Rubio Leads Wolves Over Grizzlies
MINNEAPOLIS -- Ricky Rubio found his shooting stroke in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 90-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
Rubio hit 50 percent of his shots, scoring 17 points - 10 in the fourth quarter - including a clutch three-pointer in the final minute to bring the Wolves to within one.
Two free throws by Rubio gave Minnesota the 90-89 lead with 10 seconds remaining.
Rookie Andrew Wiggins scored a team-high 18 points and Thaddeus Young added 14 in the victory.
With the win, Minnesota improves to 10-40 on the season and will look to continue the recent stretch of solid play against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.