2023-12-21 09:58:24
Rudy Gobert was no match. On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, the French pivot and his Minnesota Timberwolves faced Joel Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers. And in their duel under the racket, it was the Cameroonian, now a naturalized American, who largely gained the upper hand. With 51 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists, last season’s MVP produced a real recital to lead his team to victory (127-113).
On the other side of the field, Rudy Gobert was much more discreet, with only 8 points and 9 rebounds in 24 short minutes of play. The Frenchman was especially disturbed by the fouls, whistled quite easily by the referees in favor of Embiid. After only ten minutes of play, Gobert had already made two, too many to remain on the floor for the majority of the match.
This victory, acquired without Nicolas Batum, injured in his hamstring, allows Philadelphia to catch up with the leading duo in the east: Boston and Milwaukee. The Minnesota franchise remains well ahead of the Western Conference with 20 victories and only six defeats. The Timberwolves will be able to relaunch this night from Thursday to Friday against Lebron James’ Los Angeles Lakers.
Other French people were on the floor last night. As is often the case, Evan Fournier did not participate in the victory of his New York Knicks against the rivals of the Brooklyn Nets. Injured in the hip, Moussa Diabaté was also unable to take part in the success of the Los Angeles Clippers on the floor of Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks.
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