Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Five rejections in Sunday's win
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Gobert had 19 points (9-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 144-117 win over the Kings.
The double-double was Gobert's fourth of the season, while the five blocks were a season high. The veteran center has had a somewhat inconsistent start to the campaign, but he may be finding a groove, recording multiple rejections in six of the last eight games while averaging 11.8 points, 10.8 boards, 2.1 blocks and 1.6 assists, and shooting 77.4 percent from the floor.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Grabs nine rebounds in loss
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Gobert racked up seven points (3-3 FG, 1-2 FT) and nine rebounds across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 137-114 loss to the Knicks.
Wednesday was not a great night defensively for Gobert, as it marked his first game since Apr. 10 of last season where he failed to record a steal or a block. Gobert averages 9.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.4 steals on the year, so hopefully he can turn in a better defensive performance Friday against the Jazz, who will be without their starting center Walker Kessler (shoulder) for the rest of the season.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Double-doubles with full stat line
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Gobert amassed 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 35 minutes during Saturday's 122-105 victory over Charlotte.
Gobert submitted his second double-double of the campaign, also matching a season-high scoring output while handing out a season-best five dimes. The star big man has swatted multiple shots in four consecutive games, and he's positioned as one of the more reliable sources of blocks and boards to go with a high field-goal percentage. Through his first six contests, Gobert has averaged 9.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 67.6 percent from the floor.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Quiet night in loss
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Gobert logged two points (1-2 FG), seven rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes during the Timberwolves' 128-110 loss to the Lakers on Friday.
Gobert managed to finish second on the team in rebounding behind Julius Randle (nine), but it was another muted performance for the former. Gobert has just one block through two regular-season games and hasn't come close to logging a double-double after recording 36 during the 2024-25 regular season. Fantasy managers who took Gobert for his rebounding and defensive prowess will hope the veteran center has a more impactful performance against the Pacers on Sunday.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Off report for Opening Night
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Gobert (rest) isn't listed on the Timberwolves' injury report for Wednesday's matchup against Portland.
Gobert will suit up in Wednesday's regular-season opener after sitting out Friday's preseason loss to Philadelphia. The veteran big man saw a slight dip in production in the 2024-25 campaign, during which he averaged 12.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocks across 33.2 minutes per game in 72 regular-season outings.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Plays well Thursday
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Gobert logged 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 26 minutes of Thursday's 126-120 preseason loss to Chicago.
The Timberwolves treated this as a dress rehearsal for the most part, although the starters did not see full workloads. Through four exhibitions, Gobert holds averages of 8.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 19.6 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Slated to play Thursday
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Gobert (rest) will play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bulls, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Gobert was ruled out for Monday's exhibition against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions due to rest purposes, but the veteran big man is good to go Thursday. However, it wouldn't be shocking if he sat out again during Friday's preseason finale against Philadelphia, given it's the second half of a back-to-back set.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Resting Monday
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Gobert (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's exhibition against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Gobert, who appeared in the Timberwolves' first three preseason games, will rest Monday, allowing Joan Beringer to draw the start. The veteran center's next opportunity to take the court will come Thursday against the Bulls.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Invisible in Game 5 loss
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Gobert closed Wednesday's 124-94 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals with two points (1-1 FG), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 19 minutes.
Gobert closed his postseason with another disappointing performance, having failed to have a huge impact despite the team's success. Through 15 playoff games, Gobert scored double digits only three times, blocking multiple shots on just three occasions. It was a somewhat underwhelming season all-around for Gobert, averaging 12.0 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 72 appearances across the regular season.
Gobert racked up five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block across 30 minutes during Thursday's 118-103 loss to the Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Gobert struggled mightily, continuing what has been a disappointing postseason. Outside of one strong performance against the Lakers, Gobert has been a non-factor for the Timberwolves, typically scoring single digits while adding modest defensive contributions. Over his past 11 games, he has averaged just 8.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. Now trailing 2-0 in the series, Minnesota will head home for Games 3 and 4, where it will look to regain some momentum.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Struggles in Game 1 loss
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Gobert provided two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 114-88 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Gobert was non-existent in the loss, a worrying sign given the favorable matchup. After picking up two early fouls, Gobert was never able to find his footing, providing very little resistance. Despite what has been a successful postseason for the Timberwolves, Gobert has been largely underwhelming, at least from a production standpoint. Through 11 games, he has scored double-digits only twice, while averaging just 1.3 blocks per game.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Struggles offensively in win
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Gobert ended Thursday's 117-93 victory over the Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals with five points (2-4 FG, 1-4 FT) and nine rebounds in 27 minutes.
After coming one point shy of a double-double in Game 1, Gobert couldn't get it going offensively in Game 2, as he was the lowest-scoring starter for Minnesota on Thursday. The veteran big man is averaging 7.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game in this second-round series, shooting 54.5 percent from the field.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Dazzles in series-clinching win
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Gobert generated 27 points (12-15 FG, 3-6 FT), 23 rebounds and two blocks over 39 minutes of Wednesday's Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against the Lakers.
Gobert averaged just 3.5 points and 6.3 rebounds over 26.0 minutes in the first four games of the series, but he dominated the Lakers in Game 5 to advance the Timberwolves into the second round. The performance marked Gobert's 10th career 20-point, 20-rebound game, and it was his first time hitting the milestone in the playoffs. Minnesota will face the winner of Golden State and Houston in the next round.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Pulls down 10 rebounds
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Gobert ended Sunday's 116-113 win over the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with five points (1-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes.
Although he couldn't get anything to fall offensively, this was one of Gobert's best games of the postseason, which isn't saying much. With the Lakers using a lot of small-ball lineups, Gobert continues to be played off the floor. Through four games, Gobert is shooting 30.8 percent from the field with 3.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 0.5 blocks and 1.3 steals in 26.3 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Muted performance in loss
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Gobert ended with six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and two steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 loss to the Lakers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Gobert hasn't made much of an impact on either side of the floor during this series. The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year continues to be targeted, with Luka Doncic taking advantage of the mismatch, which has made the veteran center a non-factor for Minnesota.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Unimpactful in Game 1 victory
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Gobert recorded two points (1-2 FG), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 24 minutes during Saturday's 117-95 win over the Lakers in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Gobert took a back seat, playing limited minutes against a Lakers team renowned for going small. While it was a disappointing effort, the fact that Los Angeles doesn't have an impactful center is likely to see Gobert used sporadically throughout the series. Both teams will remain in Los Angeles for Game 2, with the Timberwolves looking to take a stranglehold on the series.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Explosive total against former team
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Gobert recorded 19 points (8-16 FG, 3-5 FT), 18 rebounds, four blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 win over the Jazz.
The short-handed Jazz interior was no match for Gobert, who logged 38 minutes and held court in the paint for the duration of the game. The Timberwolves played their way out of the play-in tournament and will now face the Lakers. A scenario that should favor Gobert heavily. The Lakers' front line has been in flux since Anthony Davis' departure and is arguably the team's softest spot. Gobert finishes the regular season with averages of 12.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 blocked shots over 72 games.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Ties career scoring high Friday
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Gobert ended Friday's 117-91 victory over Brooklyn with a game-high 35 points (13-17 FG, 9-14 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and one block across 33 minutes.
The 35 points tied his career high, a mark he first established back in March 2017. The double-double was Gobert's 35th of the season and eighth in the last 10 games, a stretch in which he's averaging 18.4 points, 14.2 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 75.0 percent from the floor. Look for the big man to remain locked in Sunday in the Timberwolves' regular-season finale -- not only is it a revenge game for Gobert against the Jazz, Minnesota needs a win to try and escape the Play-In Tournament and claim the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Perfect from field Thursday
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Gobert ended Thursday's 141-125 win over the Grizzlies with 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes.
Gobert has gone two straight games without a double-double, and that's a bit odd considering how good he had been playing in recent weeks. In fact, the last time he went two games in a row without a double-double was between March 16 and 17 in a back-to-back set against the Pacers and Jazz. Gobert is averaging 16.4 points and 13.2 rebounds per game since the beginning of April.
Gobert recorded 23 points (10-11 FG, 3-4 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 114-109 victory over the 76ers.
Gobert was highly efficient in this contest and is ending the season on a sizzling note. The star center has recorded seven straight double-doubles, averaging 18.6 points and 16.3 rebounds per game in that stretch, arguably his most productive of the season by a wide margin. If the Timberwolves want to make a deep run in the playoffs, they need this version of Gobert anchoring the frontcourt.
