Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Rejects Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine

SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz center Rudy Gobert showed off his defensive prowess with a nice rejection during Utah’s game against the Chicago Bulls.

The Jazz hosted the Bulls at Vivint Arena on Wednesday, March 16.

With 6:14 remaining in the opening quarter of action, Bulls guard Zach LaVine attempted to drive to the hoop against Jazz forward Juancho Hernangomez.

As LaVine rose up for a six-foot shot attempt, Gobert came over with some help defense and swatted the ball for a big block.

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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 17, 2022

At the time of Gobert’s block, the Jazz owned a 14-9 lead.

Following the first 12 minutes of game time, Utah and Chicago were tied, 27-27.

Gobert had five points on 2-2 field goals. He added seven rebounds, one assist, and a block. Gobert posted a plus-three rating during his first nine minutes on the hardwood.

Jazz vs. Bulls

The Jazz appeared as though they were finally getting healthy after the All-Star break, but the injuries are once again adding up with little more than three weeks left in the regular season.

Bogdanovic will miss his second straight game with a calf strain, just one game after missing Friday’s loss in San Antonio with a leg contusion.

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House Jr. will miss the game due to a bone bruise in his knee, while Trent Forrest is out with a wrist sprain.

After facing the Bulls, the Jazz will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday before embarking on a six-game road trip beginning in New York and finishing at Golden State.

Bulls Trying To Fend Of Celtics

The Bulls have been one of the league’s most surprising teams, owning the best record in the East for much of the first half of the season.

However, like the Jazz, the team has been decimated by injuries, specifically to their backcourt, and now find themselves battling to hold onto their spot in the top of the Eastern Conference.

Lonzo Ball underwent knee surgery in late January and has not yet returned to the team, while Patrick Williams suffered a dislocated wrist in October and is hopeful to return to the lineup before the end of the season.

The Bulls are just 2-6 in their last eight games including Monday’s loss to the Sacramento Kings.

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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 17, 2022

Utah’s game against Chicago is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.

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