WITH FIVE MINUTES remaining in a tied November recreation, Randle dribbled the ball above the arc whereas sizing up Toronto Raptors middle Jakob Poeltl, planning to assault a perceived mismatch. However Gobert had intentions to make the most of his mismatch, combating for a deep seal on 6-8 ahead Scottie Barnes, pinning the smaller defender on his again below the basket and elevating his proper hand up excessive to demand the ball. Randle tilted his head to the left in an try and subtly ship a message for Gobert to get out of the paint. Gobert didn’t budge, locking eyes with Randle, who took a pair extra dribbles earlier than utilizing his proper hand to wave off the massive man. Gobert begrudgingly accepted that Randle wouldn’t be passing him the ball. He slumped his shoulders and shook his head as he slowly shuffled out of the lane. Too slowly. -via ESPN / January 17, 2025
