Rudy Gobert C MIN Wed 11/30/16 1:28 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert tallied 16 points (5-7 FG, 6-8 FT), 14 rebounds and three blocks across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 120-101 win over the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
With Derrick Favors (knee) sidelined for the past seven games, the Jazz have been in need for more scoring from their frontcourt, and Gobert has certainly answered the bell. The towering center has hit double figures in the scoring column in six of those seven contests, averaging 13.6 points per game while shooting 67.3 percent from the field and 72.5 percent from the free-throw line. Gobert has further supplemented his strong offensive outputs with his usual dominant defensive stats (12.6 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game) during that stretch, making him one of the hottest fantasy centers going at the moment.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Tue 11/29/16 9:04 AM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert tallied 16 points (5-10 FG, 6-8 FT), 17 rebounds, three blocks and one assist across 34 minutes in Monday's 112-103 win over the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert made life exceedingly difficult for opposing center Karl-Anthony Towns, holding him to an 8-of-19 shooting night from the field while collecting his most rebounds of the season and second-most points. Aiding Gobert's scoring effort was another impressive display at the free-throw line, an area where he's made dramatic strides in 2016-17. He's upped his mark to 62.9 percent this season, a significant upgrade from his 59.4 percent career rate.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Thu 11/24/16 2:09 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert recorded 19 points (6-8 FG, 7-12 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocks across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 108-83 win over the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert's main value still comes on the defensive end thanks to the imposing presence he provides near the rim, but the Jazz have upped his involvement on the offensive end recently. The 19 points were a season high for Gobert, who is averaging 12.0 points per game over his last seven games while shooting 66.7 percent from the floor and 69 percent from the free-throw line.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Sat 11/19/16 11:46 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert scored 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 FT) while adding 14 rebounds, four blocks, two steals and an assist in 35 minutes during Saturday's 111-102 loss to the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
He's now got double-doubles in four of his last five games, and multiple blocks in seven of his last eight. With Derrick Favors (knee) out for an extended period, Gobert should continue to pile up rebounds as the Jazz's primary asset on the glass.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Fri 11/18/16 10:19 AM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert recorded 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks and one assist across 41 minutes in Thursday's 85-77 loss to the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
The 16 points were a season high for Gobert, and from an efficiency standpoint, it was one of his better games of the campaign as well, with the 7-of-9 showing boosting his field-goal percentage to a robust 62.5 percent for the season. Gobert's primary value for the Jazz and fantasy owners comes as a rebounder and rim protector, but he's done well to increase his role offensively of late. He's topped double figures in the scoring column in three of his last five games.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Sat 11/12/16 9:59 AM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert registered 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes in Friday's 87-74 win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert had already scored 12 or 13 points in four other games this season, but the nine shot attempts were notable for the center, who hadn't exceeded six attempts in his prior seven contests. While the center will need to see a higher usage rate on the offensive end before he becomes a more consistent scoring threat, his contributions on the glass and as a shot blocker are matched by few other big men. Gobert has recorded exactly three rejections in five of the last six contests.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Sun 11/6/16 8:51 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert supplied 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes in Sunday's 114-109 win over the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert fouled out for the first time in 2016-17, but he was able to tie his season high in scoring before departing. It was just the second time in five games that he topped double digits in the scoring column, and he needed a nearly flawless outing from the field and free-throw line in order to do it. With just 5.3 field-goal attempts per game, Gobert isn't seeing enough volume to make a consistent impact on the offensive end, but his ample production as a rebounder and shot blocker will continue to prop up his fantasy value.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Thu 11/3/16 8:21 AM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert notched 12 points (3-5 FG, 6-14 FT), 12 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 97-81 win over the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
The newly-extended Gobert battled some foul trouble Wednesday that resulted in his fewest minutes of the season, but he was supremely effective during his time on the court and came away with his third double-double in five games. Gobert has cleared at least nine rebounds in every contest and has swatted two or more shots in all but one game, illustrating the kind of impact he provides as one of the league's top defensive centers.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Wed 11/2/16 2:38 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert compiled six points (1-4 FG, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist during 33 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Gobert continues to be limited on the offensive end of the floor, as he put up a season low in points and had to do most of his work from the free-throw line. The 24-year-old is only averaging 9.8 points per game despite shooting 50 percent from the floor this season. He also failed to record a block for the first time. Despite the slight struggles, Gobert still posted double-digit rebounds for the third time this season and the Jazz found a way to knock off the Spurs.
Rudy Gobert C MIN Mon 10/31/16 4:54 PM
Rudy Gobert
C MIN
Gobert is finalizing a four-year deal with the Jazz worth roughly $101 million, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reports.
EDGE Analysis
With the NBA's early contract extension deadline looming at midnight Monday, it appears Gobert and the Jazz have hammered out the framework of a long-term deal that will keep the big man in Utah for the foreseeable future. The 27th overall pick in the 2013 draft played sparingly as a rookie but has since emerged as one of the league's premier defensive players at any position. Last season, the 24-year-old ranked seventh in the NBA in rebounds per game, third in blocks per game, and fifth in individual defensive rating. Gobert is off to a strong start in 2016-17, averaging 11.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.7 assists through three games.