Gobert becomes the 3rd player in NBA history to win the award 4 times, joining Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace.
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Even without Rudy Gobert in the mix, the Timberwolves hold the Nuggets to 80 points and forge a 2-0 series lead.
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