
Anthony Edwards wasn't the only Timberwolves player to take advantage of mismatches frequently on Saturday. The 76ers didn't have an answer for Gobert, either, as the veteran center recorded another elite stat line. He's had at least 21 points and 18 rebounds in two straight games, and the "Stifle Tower" also recorded five "stocks." Over the past two weeks, Gobert has provided top-20 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Gobert managers whose leagues are not finished are likely happy that he'll have four games to play during Week 23.
Gobert tallied 21 points (9-10 FG, 3-6 FT), 18 rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 36 minutes during Thursday's 105-90 victory over Brooklyn.
Gobert is averaging just 11 points per game this season, but quietly has scored at least 15 points in six consecutive games and at least 19 points in three straight games. The 32-year-old center also pulled down 18 rebounds as he dominated the glass against the Nets Thursday. Gobert has seen an uptick in production and provided third-round fantasy value over the last two weeks.
Gobert was on a mission Sunday night, as the 25 rebounds were the most he's had in a game this season and three shy of his career-high. The Timberwolves center was also effective as a scorer, shooting 50 percent from the field and 75 percent from the foul line. Over the past two weeks, Gobert has offered third-round value in nine-cat formats, which is excellent production for someone who has been a top 75 player this season. Gobert will face a more challenging test on Tuesday when the Timberwolves visit Denver, the first of three games Minnesota plays during Week 22.
This was the second-straight double-double for Gobert, though it was on pace to be a much bigger night. He had eight points and 13 rebounds in the first half, but he wasn't able to add much to his rebounding total after the break. This was also the second-straight game that Gobert didn't record a block, which makes this the first time this season that he went consecutive games without swatting a shot. That isn't typical for Gobert, and he'll look to bounce back against the Suns on Friday.