**Target Center Close Call: Falling Debris Nearly Strikes Players**
The most recent Timberwolves game against the Atlanta Hawks took a terrifying turn when a piece of the jumbotron detached itself from the ceiling and plummeted towards the court. Fortunately, Rudy Gobert and Mouhamed Gueye, who were both in the immediate line of fire, managed to avoid serious injury. This incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of players and spectators at the Target Center.
The piece, while not large, fell at a considerable speed and could have caused significant damage. Video footage of the incident shows the moment of detachment and the piece narrowly missing the players. “It was scary,” expressed a visibly shaken Gueye after the game. “I just ducked at the last second. Honestly, it could’ve been much worse.”
The Timberwolves organization has pledged to thoroughly investigate the incident and take immediate action to ensure the safety of those at future games. “Our utmost priority is the safety of our players, staff, and fans,” stated a team spokesperson. “We are working with experts to identify the cause of the incident and implement necessary repairs to prevent any future occurrences.”
Piece of the Jumbotron falls, almost hits Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/qL2KhZ7gwE
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Despite the harrowing experience, the game continued, and Gobert delivered a stellar performance, scoring 18 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. His clutch shooting down the stretch helped secure the victory for the Timberwolves.