By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
SportsBuzz24SportsBuzz24
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • MMA
  • Tennis
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Golf
  • Cricket
  • Blog
Notification Show More
SportsBuzz24SportsBuzz24
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • MMA
  • Tennis
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Golf
  • Cricket
  • Blog
Have an existing account? Sign In
SportsBuzz24 > Basketball > Minnesota’s Rudy Goat was no show through two games in the Western Conference Finals
Basketball

Minnesota’s Rudy Goat was no show through two games in the Western Conference Finals

Sports buzz 24
Share
3 Min Read
Rudy Gobert pic
SHARE

Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves were on the road on Thursday for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City scored Game 1, 114-88 on Tuesday evening.

Minnesota struggled offensively in Game 1 vs Thunder, and the same was true in Game 2. Three of their five starters finished with points in under double digits. That’s not a Timberwolve victory recipe. Through two games at WCF, Rudy Gobert scored just seven points for Minnesota. Is it time for the Timberwolves to say goodbye to Goatbert?

Rudy Gobert was not an offensive no-show for WCF’s Timberwolves

Rudy Gobert from WCF:

5 pts | 40%fg | -9
2 pts | 33%fg | -2

(via @RealApp_ )) pic.twitter.com/dgql6vm9nd

– nbacentral (@thedunkcentral) May 23, 2025

After the 2021-22 season, the Utah Jazz traded big man Rudy Gobert for the Timberwolves. In return, the Jazz received four first-round draft picks, a first-round pix swap in 2026, Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverly, Jarred Vanderbilt and Leandro Volmaro. The Timberwolves were all in on the goat and became the starting centre for the future. In three seasons with Minnesota, Rudy Goat helped the team make their second consecutive appearance in the Western Conference Finals.

However, Minnesota lost 118-103 to lightning on Thursday, dropping 2-0 in the series. Rudy Gobert is the type of dying player in the modern NBA. The 32-year-old was a defensively dominant force, and has always been. His skills are offensively not approaching what he can do on the other side of the court. Rudy Gobert scores points on pick-and-rolls and grabs rebounds to quickly return the shot.

Through two games at WCF, Gobert scored seven points. Two points, Game 1 and Game 2. Rudy Gobert will not be a player who scores more than 20 points each night. But he could be a double double threat to Minnesota. The four-time defensive player of the year has only one double-double in 12 playoff games in 2025. He made nine rebounds in Game 2, but that doesn’t mean anything if he can’t contribute to the offense. Gobert and The Timberwolves are in the houses of games 3 and 4. Can Rudy Gobert step up and become a threat on both ends of the court?

TAGGED:BasketBallMinnesota's Rudy Goat was no show through two games in the Western Conference FinalsNBA
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You Might Also Like

Jalen Brunson breaks down what went wrong for the New York Knicks vs. Celtics.
BasketballBoston CelticsEastern ConferenceJalen BrunsonJayson TatumNBA NewsNBA PlayoffsNew York Knicks

Jalen Brunson breaks down what went wrong for the New York Knicks vs. Celtics.

By Sports buzz 24
Victor Wenbanyama praises the San Antonio Spurs legend "working harder than most athletes in the world."
BasketballGregg Popovichmitch johnsonNBA NewsSan Antonio SpursVictor WembanyamaWestern Conference

Victor Wenbanyama praises the San Antonio Spurs legend “working harder than most athletes in the world.”

By Sports buzz 24
NBA Draft 2025 - Ace Bailey at risk Team Executive agrees to select the top 8 lottery
Ace BaileyBasketballCooper FlaggDylan HarperJeremiah FearsKhaman MaluachKon KnueppelNBA DraftTre JohnsonVJ Edgecombe

NBA Draft 2025 – Ace Bailey at risk Team Executive agrees to select the top 8 lottery

By Sports buzz 24
The NBA star was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1987 and immediately traded with Scotty Pippen.
BasketballChicago BullsEastern ConferenceMichael JordanNBA LegendsNBA NewsScottie Pippen

The NBA star was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1987 and immediately traded with Scotty Pippen.

By Sports buzz 24
sportsbuzz24
Facebook Twitter Pinterest
Topics
  • MMA
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • MMA
  • Tennis
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Golf
  • Cricket
  • Blog
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Cricket
  • Golf
  • Blog
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • MMA
  • Tennis
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Golf
  • Cricket
  • Blog
Legal Pages
  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
Editor's Choice
British and Ireland Lions vs. aunz: kickoff times, how to watch on TV
Manchester City 2-1 Aston Villa: What was the key point when Pep Guardiola’s side made a big leap to Champions League tickets?
“Dreaming his path towards the bag” – Colliemore urges Tottenham to say goodbye to Ange Postcoglo
Magic Johnson said the key Donte Divinchenzo point that the New York Knicks lacked “He’s…”

© 2024 All Rights Reserved | Powered by SportsBuzz24

Sign Up For Free

Subscribe to our newsletter and don't miss out on our programs, webinars and trainings.

Subscription Form

sportsbuzz24
Join Us!
Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc.
Subscription Form

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Register Lost your password?