A Frenchman shone on the Minnesota floor on Wednesday, and it’s not Victor Wembanyama. Back after missing a game due to a painful hip, the No. 1 of the last draft, clumsy shooting, did not shine (12 points, 10 rebounds) within a beaten San Antonio team for the 15th time in a row in the NBA (102-94). Another setback, and the record of the current last in the Western Conference will be equaled.
Opposite, Rudy Gobert, on the other hand, stood out among the leader of the same conference. Approved by his audience, he scored 16 points, signed 21 rebounds and two blocks. “We were behind at halftime but we continued to believe in ourselves, in our defense,” said the Timberwolves pivot. Since the summer training camp we have had a different energy, a single goal, it’s nice to see that the work pays off. »
Associated during the Olympic Games?
Gobert (31 years old, 2.16 m) could be associated with his young compatriot (19 years old, 2.24 m) in the racket of the French team during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
“Playing with Victor is fun,” he said. “He’s someone I like, I hope he’s successful, I’ll always be there for him, I can’t wait to see him.” see it evolve. »And the Spurs are eager to win, to unlock a poor record of three wins for 17 defeats this season.