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It appears that Rudy Gobert is still not over the Utah Jazz's razor-close 116-112 defeat over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. After all, that loss to their Western Conference rivals ended Utah's nine-game winning streak.
Judging by his most recent Twitter activity, The Stifle Tower is still salty about an apparent missed call in a crucial juncture of regulation that wound up costing the Jazz in the end. Gobert ended up liking one sarcastic post of a Twitter user who pointed out that the big man was fouled on one play and should have been given two free throws.
When your playing the Clippers – this is what a clean blocked shot looks like.
Hang in there, Rudy. @rudygobert27 pic.twitter.com/rceDPSWe7y— Jonathan J. Colton (@JonathanJColton) February 20, 2021
As you can see, the Clippers defender clearly got the arm of Gobert in this play. Nevertheless, the 7-foot Frenchman also did not do the Jazz any favors by putting up just eight points against the Clippers. He did collect 15 rebounds and three blocks in 31 minutes of action.
The league, meanwhile, has cracked down on players and coaches' criticism of officiating in recent years. Hefty fines and possible suspensions await those who continue to bad-mouth in-game officials after the contest. So instead of venting their ire post-game, players often take on a more subtle, passive-aggressive approach like what Rudy Gobert did here.
Despite the loss, Gobert and the Jazz still hold the best record in the league at 24-6. They've been on a tear since the start of the season and even had an 11-game winning streak early on. For sure, Gobert and the Utah will be seeking redemption next time they take on the Clippers.
