With Rudy Gobert exiting after one play with a knee injury, Jordan encountered
less resistance down low and turned in another strong effort on the glass,
particularly on the defensive end. The veteran big man extended his
double-double streak to six overall, but he was also one of the defenders who
failed to prevent Joe Johnson’s game-winning shot. Irrespective of whether or
not Gobert returns for Tuesday’s Game 2, Jordan will be counted on to be a
strong presence on the boards while making complementary scoring contributions
alongside Blake Griffin and Chris Paul.