Rudy Gobert works hard to establish a deep position in the post, sealing off his defender and making himself an easy target for a pass.
He’s clearly calling for the ball, confident he can score or make a decisive play.
Julius Randle, however, either doesn’t trust the situation or chooses to ignore Gobert’s call and decides to keep the ball moving elsewhere.
Gobert, visibly frustrated by the snub, stays planted in the paint too long and gets whistled for a 3-second violation.
The violation comes at a critical point in a tie game, and the turnover proves costly.
Anthony Edwards, who thrives in high-pressure moments and often carries the team in crunch time, is visibly upset by the sequence, expressing his frustration openly.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, unable to recover from the mental lapse, lose momentum and eventually the game.
I absolutely cannot get over this clip…
Rudy Gobert pins his man as deep as you possibly can & is calling for the ball. Julius Randle sees it & doesn’t pass it to him. Gobert pouts & gets a 3 second call in a tie game. Ant losses his mind. Wolves lose 😬pic.twitter.com/vbZ1Rn9PTS
— Josh Reynolds (@JoshReynolds24) November 22, 2024
