Rudy Gobert Rejects Former Jazzman During Bucks Game
Oct 31, 2021, 6:13 PM
Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz grabs a rebound over Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 8, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz center Rudy Gobert rejected a shot attempt by one of his former teammates during Utah’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
RELATED STORIES
The Bucks hosted the Jazz on Sunday, October 31.
With 3:19 remaining in the first half, Bucks guard and former Jazzman Grayson Allen attempted a driving floater over Gobert.
The three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year swatted the shot by his former teammate.
Nine seconds later, Jazz forward Royce O’Neale buried a shot to give Utah a 50-39 lead.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 1, 2021
At halftime, the Jazz led the Bucks, 57-48.
During the opening 24 minutes of the game, Gobert had six points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks in 15 minutes of action.
Mike Conley led the Jazz with 14 points.
Allen started the game for Milwaukee and scored six points during the first half.
snack break 🍿#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/bIrljM1t3T
— 👻Boo-tah Jazz👻 (@utahjazz) November 1, 2021
The Bucks guard was drafted by Utah in 2018 and played his rookie season with the Jazz.
Utah’s game against Milwaukee is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
