Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Throws Down Thunderous Dunk Against Phoenix
Dec 31, 2020, 8:53 PM
Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Staples Center on April 07, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
(Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz center Rudy Gobert threw down a ferocious slam dunk during the opening minutes of the second half against the Phoenix Suns.
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The Jazz hosted the Suns at Vivint Arena on Thursday, December 31.
With 8:26 left in the third quarter, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Gobert connected a beautiful give-and-go.
Gobert fed Mitchell, who dished the ball back to the big man as he rolled towards the hoop.
The Jazz center rose up and threw down a fierce one-handed slam dunk.
That Spida & Gobert connection 😤 pic.twitter.com/YmBcykbqUg
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 1, 2021
Gobert’s dunk cut Phoenix’s lead to 59-56.
bounce pass ✔️
touch pass ✔️
JAM pic.twitter.com/vbwza5hpfX— utahjazz (@utahjazz) January 1, 2021
The dunk gave Gobert a team-high 14 points on 5-6 field goals. He also had eight rebounds and a block during his first 19 minutes on the floor.
Mitchell had 11 points on 5-14 shooting to go along with three rebounds, three assists, and a steal in 22 minutes.
Utah’s game against Phoenix is broadcast on NBA TV, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.
