Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch voiced frustration with how Rudy Gobert is officiated following the team’s victory over Dallas, arguing that the veteran center does not receive consistent calls from referees, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.
Finch suggested that the big man often absorbs significant contact without whistles, while similar plays involving Gobert result in penalties against Minnesota.
“Seemingly every time Rudy gets clocked in the head and the face, which is quite a bit, it’s always just, ‘Ah that’s just two guys, play on. It’s nothing,’” Finch said.
“But yet the other way around, we seem to be penalized for it.”
Rudy Gobert has played 13 seasons for the Jazz and Timberwolves. He has averaged 12.5 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in 884 regular-season games.
He was selected to play in 3 All-Star games, and has won 4 Defensive Player of the Year awards.
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