Rudy Gobert Slams Alley-Oop From Donovan Mitchell Against Suns
Dec 31, 2020, 7:39 PM
Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz dunks against the Chicago Bulls during the game at United Center on January 02, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
(Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz center Rudy Gobert jammed home an alley-oop pass from guard Donovan Mitchell during Utah’s game against the Phoenix Suns.
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The Jazz hosted the Suns at Vivint Arena on Thursday, December 31.
With 9:11 remaining in the opening quarter of action, Mitchell float a pass towards the rim and into Gobert’s hands.
The two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year took advantage of the perfect lob and slammed it through the cylinder for his first points of the game.
Spida ➡️ Gobert 😤 pic.twitter.com/og9rtmZjiE
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 1, 2021
Gobert’s dunk gave the Jazz an 8-2 lead.
45 ➡️ 27 pic.twitter.com/1CG6qXeQ7g
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) January 1, 2021
In addition to the slam, he had two early rebounds.
Mitchell was 2-3 for four points to start the game. He also dished out one assist during his first three minutes on the court.
🕷 up the 🚰#TakeNote | @spidadmitchell pic.twitter.com/CDv1DzBwjQ
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) January 1, 2021
The Jazz entered the contest with a 2-1 record on the season, including 0-1 at home.
Utah’s game against Phoenix is broadcast on NBA TV, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.
