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As the Utah Jazz offense flounders early in the NBA season, Rudy Gobert’s defense picks up

The big man’s offense isn’t there yet — as Shaquille O’Neal has noted often — but his defensive presence is a big reason Jazz went 4-2 on road trip

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) blocks a shot by Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20), in NBA action between the Utah Jazz and the Phoenix Suns, on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020.