Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio: Double-doubles in Saturday shootout
Rubio went for 14 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 11 assists, three rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes in Saturday's 142-130 loss to the Rockets.
Analysis:
The sixth-year pro was in his element Saturday, setting up his teammates for numerous scoring opportunities while posting double-digit assists for the fifth time in the last six games. Rubio managed double-digit scoring for the fourth time during that stretch as well, and he's now averaging a season-high 12.1 points and 10.5 dimes in February.