Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game

Key Performer – Rudy Gobert

Rudy Gobert has been an absolute monster in both contests against the Phoenix Suns so far this season. In the first game he put up an incredible stat line of 22 points on 6-of-8 shooting and 11 rebounds, then followed it up in the second contest with 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting and 13 rebounds.

Given the fact that the Suns suffer from an extreme lack of depth in the paint – their power forwards are undersized or inexperienced, Tyson Chandler is old and Alex Len may be good at throwing elbows, but he’s no match for Utah’s bigs – Rudy Gobert should be able to have an absolute hay day once again against the Suns.

Gobert continues to be a dominant force for the Jazz on both ends of the floor, most recently evidenced by his 19-point, 19-rebound double-double against Orlando on Saturday, and has given every indication this season that he has Phoenix’s number.

Many of the top centers in the league have struggled to contain Gobert, so I find it highly unlikely that Phoenix’s mediocre squad will be able to find a way to stop him tonight.