Ejections Mar Timberwolves' Streak as Gobert and Nembhard Clash
A scuffle during the game leads to ejections and the Timberwolves' winning streak comes to an end.
Trouble has a way of finding Rudy Gobert. Whether it’s confrontations with players or quick ejections, when a game devolves into drama, he often finds himself in the spotlight. This was evident again on Monday as the Timberwolves, riding an eight-game winning streak, faced off against the Indiana Pacers.
Incident Details
In the third quarter, with the ball in his hands, Andrew Nembhard hit Timberwolves guard Mike Conley in the face to create space, resulting in Gobert’s retaliation with a hard foul on Nembhard, earning a flagrant 2.
Nembhard, in response, threw the ball at Gobert, resulting in a technical foul and his ejection due to a second technical.
Rudy Gobert was ejected for a flagrant foul 2 on this play.
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This incident momentarily favored Minnesota, trailing at 66-58 before pushing the game to overtime. However, the Pacers clinched a 132-130 victory after Obi Toppin’s game-winning 3-pointer, ending Minnesota’s streak.
Gobert recently returned from a back injury and has been instrumental for Minnesota, highlighting their need for his presence on the court and the importance of avoiding conflicts.
