Gobert’s Clutch Defense Leads Timberwolves to Victory, French NBA Stars Shine
Published: March 26, 2026 | 247sports.news
The Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 110-108, thanks in large part to a game-changing defensive play by Rudy Gobert. Across the league, eight French players took to the court, delivering a night of compelling performances.
NBA Scores – March 26, 2026
- Pistons – Hawks: 129-130
- Pacers – Lakers: 130-137
- Sixers – Bulls: 157-137
- Celtics – Thunder: 119-109
- Cavaliers – Heat: 103-120
- Grizzlies – Spurs: 98-123
- Jazz – Wizards: 110-133
- Wolves – Rockets: 110-108
- Nuggets – Mavericks: 142-135
- Warriors – Nets: 109-106
- Blazers – Bucks: 130-99
- Clippers – Raptors: 119-94
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama dominated for the San Antonio Spurs, nearly recording a triple-double in just 26 minutes. He finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 3 steals, shooting 8-of-15 from the field.
GG JACKSON QUI POSTERISE VICTOR WEMBANYAMA…
AND VICTOR WEMBANYAMA WHO TAKES VENGEANCE ON THE FOLLOWING ACTION! 😱👽pic.twitter.com/eyGaZTI4FP
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Bilal Coulibaly
Playing 19 minutes, Bilal Coulibaly contributed 11 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 rebounds for his team, shooting 4-of-9 from the field.
Guerschon Yabusele
Despite a challenging night for his team, Guerschon Yabusele delivered a solid performance with 11 points and 4 rebounds, shooting 3-of-8 from the field.
Rudy Gobert
Rudy Gobert’s crucial defensive stop against Kevin Durant proved pivotal for the Timberwolves. He finished with 14 points, 14 rebounds, 5 blocks, 1 assist, and 1 steal. He was later ejected after accumulating six fouls, but his team managed to secure the win in overtime.
WHAT A CLUTCHISSIME DEFENSE FROM RUDY GOBET ON KEVIN DURANT! 😱pic.twitter.com/89n5KNT57Q
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Zaccharie Risacher
Zaccharie Risacher had a relatively quiet outing, scoring 2 points and grabbing 3 rebounds in 9 minutes of play. He did, however, deliver a notable dunk.
ZACCH’ ATTACK ! 💥 pic.twitter.com/yXczwyJYOv https://t.co/GVN9F6kKIA
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Sidy Cissoko
Sidy Cissoko made contributions across the board, finishing with 2 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block, shooting 1-of-1 from the field.
Nicolas Batum
Nicolas Batum showcased his veteran skill, scoring 9 points in 15 minutes on 3-of-4 shooting (all from three-point range), adding 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block.
Ousmane Dieng
Ousmane Dieng was a key contributor for the Bucks, scoring 16 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, dishing out 4 assists, and adding 1 block, shooting 7-of-17 from the field.
Looking Ahead
- 0h : Hornets (Moussa Diabaté) – Knicks (Mohamed Diawara, Pacôme Dadiet)
- 0h : Pistons – Pelicans
- 0h : Magic (Noah Penda) – Kings (Maxime Raynaud, Killian Hayes)
