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Rudy Gobert's Flagrant 2 Foul Surprises Mark Williams in Suns Win
Rudy Gobert's ejection for a flagrant-2 foul ended Minnesota's five-game win streak in a 108-105 loss to Phoenix, with Mark Williams scoring 22 points for the Suns.
- On Monday, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was ejected with 7:59 left in the third quarter after delivering a forearm shove to the back of an airborne Mark Williams, and Minnesota lost 108-105 at Target Center.
- Following an earlier contact foul on Gobert, Williams was called for a Flagrant-1 after swiping down and making contact with Gobert's head and eye, and Gobert's push was his second flagrant in two games.
- After review, officials upgraded the play to a Flagrant-2, disqualifying Rudy Gobert, who had 15 points and eight rebounds, while Mark Williams scored 22 points with seven rebounds.
- Under league rules, Rudy Gobert's four flagrant fouls and five flagrant foul points put him close to suspension thresholds, with the next flagrant foul possibly triggering a ban.
- This being game 24 of 82, Minnesota Timberwolves need wins in a crowded West and must manage Rudy Gobert's disciplinary risk as Anthony Edwards scored 40 amid poor support shooting.
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Wolves struggle from three-point range in loss to Suns
The Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Phoenix Suns 108-105 on Monday night . Anthony Edwards paced the Pack with 40 points and nine rebounds. Julius Randle added 21 points and eight assists. Rudy Gobert chipped in 15 points and eight rebounds while Bone Hyland tallied 14 points off the bench Minnesota struggled from deep, only making 11-of-42 three-point attempts in the loss. The Wolves now have a record of 15-9 on the season. The Pack will now…
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Rudy Gobert nears NBA suspension for flagrant fouls after Monday’s ejection
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was ejected Monday against Phoenix due to a flagrant foul. One more will equal an NBA suspension.
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