Mitchell, Gobert tag-team to defeat Pelicans as NBA resumes play
Mitchell, Gobert tag-team to defeat Pelicans as NBA resumes play
2:19Zion provides electricity for Pelicans in loss to Jazz
2:03Mitchell sets up Gobert to sink winning free throws
Mitchell sets up Gobert to sink winning free throws
0:31Jazz, Pelicans kneel in unison for national anthem
Jazz, Pelicans kneel in unison for national anthem
0:46Zion zings behind-the-back dime to Lonzo
Zion zings behind-the-back dime to Lonzo
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Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell combine forces, fittingly lead Jazz in NBA’s restart
Rudy Gobert, whose positive COVID-19 test in March led to the suspension of the NBA season, said he was grateful to be back on the court — and keying Utah’s win against New Orleans — on Thursday night.
Zion on limited action: Pelicans weren’t holding me back
Zion Williamson admits his 15 minutes of action vs. the Jazz was a little frustrating, but he is happy to have the opportunity to play in the NBA’s restart. (edited)
Gobert drops first NBA bubble bucket
Rudy Gobert, who was the first player to test positive for the coronavirus, scores the first bucket and draws the foul at the NBA’s restart in Orlando.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 43 | 22 | .662 | 0 | L1 |
| Utah | 42 | 23 | .646 | 1 | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 40 | 24 | .625 | 2.5 | W3 |
| Portland | 29 | 37 | .439 | 14.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 45 | .297 | 23.5 | L3 |
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 40 | 24 | .625 | 0 | W1 |
| Dallas | 40 | 27 | .597 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 32 | 33 | .492 | 8.5 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 28 | 37 | .431 | 12.5 | L1 |
| San Antonio | 27 | 36 | .429 | 12.5 | W1 |
