Is Rudy Gobert’s big night an indication the Jazz are learning how to punish teams that go small?
Center went 8 for 11 both from the field and from the line in scoring a season-high 24 points, and both he and his teammates noted that there’s an increased confidence all-around in feeding him the ball.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) muscles through Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (18) and Detroit Pistons forward Kelly Olynyk (13) in NBA action between the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.
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