Thrives despite Gobert's return Whiteside closed Monday's 135-101 win over the Rockets with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds and three blocks across 18 minutes. Impact All-Star center Rudy Gobert (calf) returned to action after a nine-game injury absence, but that didn't prevent Whiteside from registering another impressive performance. The backup big man managed his second straight double-double despite logging only 18 minutes of playing time. Whiteside also swatted multiple shots for the fifth time in six games. His role will undoubtedly be reduced moving forward with Gobert back in the fold, but it appears that he will hold onto the second spot on the big-man depth chart over Udoka Azubuike, who played just eight minutes Monday.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE