In the middle of tonight’s matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns, the crowd inside Target Center was left stunned by what unfolded on the court. Rudy Gobert, usually one of the team’s calmer and more composed presences, suddenly became the center of chaos when one defensive sequence spiraled out of control, leading to his ejection after officials reviewed the play.

Moments later, the replay hit the Jumbotron. On a Suns drive, center Mark Williams attacked the rim against Gobert. In response, Gobert delivered a hard elbow to his midsection (behind the ribcage), sending the opponent to the floor hard. The Timberwolves player drew an immediate whistle, but it did not end the drama.

Gobert immediately knew he was in trouble. He raised his finger to acknowledge his p

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