Timberwolves – Cavaliers 125-127
Timberwolves lose after three wins; Gobert grabs 20 rebounds
Rudy Gobert recorded 5 points, 20 rebounds and 2 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell 127-125 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played 36 minutes and finished shooting 0/9 from the field, 0/2 from three-point range and 5/8 from the free-throw line.
Gobert's 20 rebounds, split into 8 offensive and 12 defensive boards, were the highest total by any player in the contest. In addition to his rebounding, he added 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers and 1 personal foul. His contribution came primarily from rebounding and defensive actions rather than scoring. Despite delivering the most rebounds in the game, the effort was not enough to turn the tide for Minnesota, which recorded its first loss after opening the season with three straight wins.
Teammate Joan Beringer contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds in 17 minutes. While Gobert was on the court, his team outscored the opponent by two points. Minnesota Timberwolves - Cleveland Cavaliers 125-127.
Also in this game
- Joan Beringer · 12 PTS
- Mario Hezonja · 3 PTS