The Wolves will finally know the name of their future opponent in the conference semi-final. It will be Rockets or Warriors, and it will be important for the group since they will start outside if it is Houston who wins in Game 7, or at home if it is Golden State. In the meantime, the partners of Rudy Gobert Recovered from the series against the Lakers, and the Frenchman does not take over too much on the identity of his future opponent. If it’s Houston, he will have a lot of work in the racket. If it’s Golden State, it will be “Small Ball” like Lakers.
“I’m ready for anything.” said French after resumption of training on Saturday. “I think it is above all a question of work and what I bring to the team on both sides of the field. In playoffs, you have to adapt to what the opponent offers, so I will do my best to be ready for anything. »»
After 14 points in four rounds, Gobert exploded in Game 5 with his 27 points and 24 rebounds! The Lakers had decided to release Jaxson Hayes from the rotation, and they were seriously punished … “It is the Rudy who can make you win a title,” Ensures Mike Conley Jr., who was already playing with him in Utah. “When you have this state of mind to get each rebound, to do each against, to hinder each player in the circle, that’s what we needed. He arrived at the most crucial time of our season. »»
Permanently outsiders
For Gobert, it is no coincidence that his teammates were particularly happy for him. “We have a lot of guys who are outsiders,” said Gobert. “They have been underestimated throughout their careers. I think of guys like Julius for example, Mike Conley… Obviously, Ant is a young superstar who still has a lot to prove. But we have a group of players to whom we have never given anything. »»
And players that many still doubt. “Our motivation has been the same since the first day. Each match is unique. And our motivation comes from the fact that many people doubt us, outside our group ” Concludes Conley. “As Ant said, we were not supposed to win, we were not supposed to do anything in the playoffs. So when you enter the field tomorrow, that’s what you think as soon as you set foot on the parquet floor. We will give everything. »»
