Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert and Atlanta Hawks big man Mouhamed Gueye had a close call on Monday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis. As the two players walked off the court at the end of the first quarter, a piece of debris fell from the jumbotron above the court, narrowly missing Gobert’s head. Fortunately, neither player was injured in the incident.
After the game, Gobert spoke to reporters about the incident, saying, “It happened right in front of me. I don’t know if that’s good or bad.” The Timberwolves went on to win the game 100-92, with Gobert contributing 18 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks.
Meanwhile, the game was not without its controversy, as Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch expressed disappointment with the team’s performance in the second half, calling it “totally unacceptable.” Despite the win, the Timberwolves remain just 12-10 at home, while the Hawks fell to 22-24 with the loss.
The incident is a reminder of the importance of player safety, and the close call between Gobert and Gueye was a reminder of the unexpected dangers that can arise in any game.
