Ricky Rubio double-doubles as Timberwolves sneak by Blazers

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio led the Wolves to an 110-109 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, scoring 11 points (2-of-7 field goals, 7-of-9 free throws) with 16 assists, 7 rebounds and 1 block in 39 minutes.

What It Means:

Rubio was on a mission Monday and dished out nine assists alone in the first quarter. He's made just 3-of-17 from the field over his last two games, but it's tough to complain as the Spaniard has now racked up four straight double-doubles. Minnesota has four more games on tap this week.

Per numberFire Live, Rubio earned a team-low -14.37 nERD in the victory.