SALT LAKE CITY — Rudy Gobert believes he should have been an All-Star and nights like Monday give him the opportunity to prove his case. The 7-foot-1 Frenchman shined while helping the Utah Jazz keep the All-Star duo of Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins in relative check.
Gordon Hayward scored 23 points and the Jazz led from start to finish in an 88-83 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Gobert posted his 44th double-double of the season with 15 points, 15 rebounds and two blocked shots.
"We know those guys are very aggressive and take a lot of shots inside and outside the paint," Gobert said.