The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season. After a disappointing 2019-20 campaign, many expected the Timberwolves to be near the bottom of the standings, but instead, they have been one of the league’s best teams. Entering Monday, the Timberwolves had the best record in the NBA at 14-7, and they have been led by the stellar play of center Rudy Gobert.
Gobert has been a force on both ends of the floor for the Timberwolves, averaging 14.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game. He has been a key contributor to the team’s success and has been praised by analysts for his performance.
“Rudy Gobert has been a revelation for the Timberwolves this season,” said ESPN analyst and former NBA player Paul Pierce. “He’s been a dominant force on the defensive end, and he’s been a real difference-maker on the offensive end as well. He’s been a huge part of why the Timberwolves have been able to turn things around this season.”
Gobert’s impact on the Timberwolves has been evident in the team’s defensive numbers. The Timberwolves rank third in the NBA in defensive rating, allowing just 106.5 points per 100 possessions. Gobert has been a major factor in the team’s success on that end of the floor, as he leads the team in defensive rebounds, blocks, and defensive rating.
Offensively, Gobert has been a key contributor as well. He is shooting a career-high 61.2 percent from the field and is averaging a career-high 2.3 assists per game. He has also been a reliable scorer in the post, averaging 11.2 points per game.
Gobert’s impact on the Timberwolves has been clear, and it has been a major reason why the team has been able to turn things around this season. With Gobert anchoring the defense and providing a reliable scoring option on the offensive end, the Timberwolves have been able to surprise many and become one of the top teams in the NBA.
The Timberwolves have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2020-21 NBA season, and Rudy Gobert has been a major reason why. His dominance on both ends of the floor has been a key factor in the team’s success, and he has been praised by analysts for his performance. Gobert has been a major factor in the Timberwolves’ turnaround, and he will continue to be a key contributor as the team looks to make a deep playoff run.
