The Timberwolves are 22-10 when Gobert grabs at least nine rebounds, 22-11 when he scores at least eight points, 16-5 when he attempts at least seven shots, 16-8 when he doles out two-plus assists and 6-2 when he blocks three or more shots. Those are the numbers required to be a championship-contending team.

Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert reacts to an object nearly hitting him in the first half of Monday's game versus the Hawks.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert was shocked when he was nearly struck by an object that fell off the jumbotron.

The Minnesota Timberwolves play their home games at one of the oldest venues in the NBA and Monday night Rudy Gobert almost paid the ultimate price.

M innesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was nearly hit by an object that appeared to fall from the Target Center video board after the end of the first quarter of Monday night'