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Rudy Gobert Calls Out Timberwolves After Fourth-Quarter Collapse

2/8/2026

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Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves center, criticized the team's effort after a 119-115 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Timberwolves led by 18 points but surrendered the lead in the fourth quarter.
Gobert urged accountability and said the coaching staff might need to bench underperforming players.
Coach Chris Finch acknowledged Gobert's comments.
The Timberwolves moved to a 32-21 record, tied for the Western Conference's sixth seed.

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Story summary

Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves center, criticized the team's effort after a 119-115 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Timberwolves led by 18 points but surrendered the lead in the fourth quarter.
Gobert urged accountability and said the coaching staff might need to bench underperforming players.
Coach Chris Finch acknowledged Gobert's comments.
The Timberwolves moved to a 32-21 record, tied for the Western Conference's sixth seed.