Memphis point guard Ja Morant knocks out Minnesota and Rudy Gobert late in the game

Stuck under the circle far from Morant’s decisive shot, Rudy Gobert could only see the damage, after a good second half. Almost silent and in difficulty against Zach Edey (8 points, 9 rebounds) for two quarters (2 points at the break), the pivot, 2021 and 2024 Olympic vice-champion, joined the collective effort of his team (six players to 10 points or more led by Donte DiVincenzo with 27 units) in the third quarter. Thanks to a big dunk from the Frenchman, who avoided Santi Aldama’s block, then a basket with the mistake of Anthony Edwards (15 points, 4 of 13 shooting, 6 assists), Minnesota regained control (92-90, 32nd ).