NBA – Hit in the ribs, Rudy Gobert returned to the field despite the pain.
Good news for the Wolves, who slipped to 3rd place in the Western Conference: they have recovered Rudy Gobert. Hit in the ribs, the Frenchman had missed three matches, including the two in Utah, and even if he is not 100%, the Frenchman prefers to be on the field than in the infirmary.
“Sometimes you have to accept the pain. And sometimes watching a game is more painful than the injury itself.” he smiled after the victory against the Cavaliers. “For me, it's about playing despite everything. As long as I can move and I can impact the game, I’ll be there.”
A real tough test
In Cleveland, the elbows are sharp, and Gobert admits that he gritted his teeth. “It was the ultimate test. I took two nudges. It wasn't whistled, but I was elbowed in the chest. It hurts, but I'm able to continue playing, and that's good news. »
The good news too is that Minnesota won, and that the Wolves pivot won his “duel” with Darius Garland. The Cavaliers had decided to play the “mismatch” so that their leader attacked Gobert one-on-one.
” I adore ! That's what I want ! I want the guy to try to score on me” he explains. “I told all my teammates to stay in their places, and I think that was a good thing for us. I don't know how they can imagine that this is a good thing for them, but they continue. I adore ! »
