Rudy Gobert to miss one game for Minnesota Timberwovles for sixth flagrant foul

Rudy Gobert has been suspended by the NBA for one game.
Rudy Gobert has been suspended by the NBA for one game.TYLER CLOUSE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

The Minnesota Timberwolves' French center Rudy Gobert has been given a one-game suspension after accruing his sixth flagrant foul of the season, NBA disciplinary officials said Monday.

Gobert picked up his latest flagrant foul during the fourth quarter of Minnesota's 104-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.

Gobert was sanctioned after game officials ruled he had not given Spurs star Victor Wembanyama enough room to land safely after a three-point attempt.

The veteran told local media after the incident Sunday's foul had not been ill-intended.

"It's tough, because I try to be contesting shots in the heat of the moment," Gobert told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

"I don't think there's at any time an intention of getting anybody hurt or putting people in dangerous situations. It's tough. But got to play through it."

The 33-year-old will serve his suspension on Tuesday during the Timberwolves road game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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