NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: April 21, 2026, 5:30 AM ET
NBA Playoff Defense
Rudy Gobert's dominant defense fueled the Timberwolves' Game 2 victory after he finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, specifically holding Nikola Jokic to 1-of-8 shooting in a critical matchup that shifted momentum in the series.