Rudy Gobert Suggests Referees Influenced by Gambling After Costly Tech

Rudy Gobert received a costly technical foul for making a money sign gesture after fouling out in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, implying that the referees had been influenced by gambling. Gobert later expressed regret for his actions but stood by his belief that officiating in the NBA needs to improve. The Minnesota Timberwolves lost the game in overtime, with other contributing factors including Anthony Edwards' scoreless fourth quarter and overtime and the team's overall 3-point shooting struggles.