Ricky Rubio He continued with his return to start where it all began, Minneapolis. In an emotional confrontation against what was his first franchise in the NBA, the Minnesota Timberwolves, The point guard from El Masnou continued adding minutes and statistics after making his debut against the Blazers and registered 3 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in almost 13 minutes from the bench in the loss of the Cavaliers (110-102).
The feelings gained volume when J.B. Bickerstaff -another demonstration of how the NBA takes care of these details-, put on track at the same time towards the end of the first quarter Ricky y Kevin Love. The audience at the Target Center took to the floor to applaud a couple who played together during four years in Minnesota and left great memories.
Both were drafted by some Timberwolves who selected the player from El Masnou on 5 in 2009. Also, Ricky and Kevin became close friends.
The Catalan, who is just beginning to pick up his pace, was not as successful as the day of his return, when he added 9 as many. Ricky recorded 1/4 shooting and 1/3 3-pointers but played a bit more playing time, from 10 minutes on the first day to almost 13.
Anthony Edwards reigned again with 26 points (10/18 in shooting) in some ‘Wolves’ that lost Rudy Gobert, who retired after 13 minutes -6 points and 4 rebounds-, with pain in his right groin. It was an obfuscated night for Donovan Mitchell, who stayed at 14 points after shooting 5/16 in some ‘Cavs’ in which Evan Mobley y Jarrett Allen they became their top scorers with 19 goals each.
Minnesota’s final rush in the last 6 minutes decided a very tight game after which the Cleveland Cavaliers remain fifths in the East with 27-17 and the ‘Wolves’ seventh in the West with 22-22.
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