Minnesota Timberwolves 108 – San Antonio Spurs 95
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Timberwolves 2012-13 Player Grades: Guards
Following a disappointing 2012-13 season in which the Minnesota Timberwolves amassed a 31-51 record, it is time to individually break down the contributions from each of the Timberwolves’ guards over the past season. Player: Ricky Rubio Position: PG Season Summary After having his impressive rookie campaign derailed by a torn ACL and MCL, Ricky Rubio missed [...]
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