Govere's defense has kept the team strong this season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves won 104-91 against the Cleveland Cavaliers of the 2023-2024 NBA regular season at Minnesota Target Center on the 23rd (Korea Standard Time). The defense that tied the opponent to 91 points was approved.
At the center was Rudy Gobert (216 centimeters, C), who returned from injury. Gobert played 37 minutes in his return match to defend his team under the basket. He garnered 15 rebounds by himself. He added two more blocks.
After his return match, Gobert expressed satisfaction with his defense. In an interview with Clutch Point, Gobert said, "I like defense. This is the play I want. I try not to give points to my opponent easily. I feel good that my defense did well in today's game."
"This kind of defense helps our team, too. Our team is doing well this season. At the center of it is defense," he said of his team's defense.
As Gobair said, Minnesota continues to lead the Western leagues by banking on its solid defense this season. The average number of lost goals is only 106.5 points, the lowest in the league. Defensive rating is also the lowest in the league at 108.3.
Gobert is a key player in Minnesota's defense. He has perfectly adapted to his team this season and has an average of 13.6 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks. In addition to his record, Gobert has made great contributions to his team. That is why Gobert has been mentioned as a strong defender of the year this season.
"I enjoy competing with good players. There are a lot of good defense players in the league. But I don't think I'm behind in my defense either," he said honestly.
Debuting in the 2013-2014 season, Gobert showed an incredible under-the-table defense starting in his second year. As a result, he was named the Defensive Player of the Year for the third time in eight years since his debut. Although he has not been the best defender in the league in the last two years, his chances for this season are high. Attention is focusing on whether Gobert will be able to win his fourth career Defensive Player of the Year award and where Minnesota will finish this season. 메이저사이트