Rubio struggling with shot : Minnesota G Ricky Rubio's shooting woes continued during Saturday night's contest against the Knicks. Rubio made just five of his 15 shot attempts in the 100-98 defeat, finishing with 12 points. He missed both of his attempts from behind the arc but was able to chip in with eight assists, three steals, two rebounds and one block, while logging 35 minutes of game action. (Updated 02/11/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Rubio is struggling to knock down shots right now as he is shooting just 31 percent from the field over his last five games. He is shooting just nine percent from behind the arc over that same stretch, although is still averaging 9.0 points to go along with 8.4 assists and 3.2 steals. Despite his shooting struggles, Rubio production in other areas of the box score has helped make up for his inconsistent scoring. Leave the 21-year-old active in the majority of formats heading into Fantasy Week 8 (Feb. 13-19). (Updated 02/11/2012).
02/11/2012 02:42 Knicks' Lin storms out of nowhere to make Garden, NBA fun again
Games rarely live up to the hype. This one, somehow, surpasses it. Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin outduels Kobe on an electric night at the Garden, and Ken Berger says he's the 'fun' the NBA is sorely missing.
02/09/2012 02:40 Courtside Seat: Looking back to look forward
As the season progresses, you might start looking at your Fantasy team and wonder who was most worthy of your selection. Our Jamey Eisenberg examines how the Top 12 players drafted are performing so far in different leagues in his Courtside Seat.
02/07/2012 22:49 Timberwolves 86, Kings 84
Nikola Pekovic had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Michael Beasley added 17 points and 14 boards to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to an 86-84 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night in their first game without the suspended Kevin Love.
02/03/2012 22:15 Wolves overcome Morrow's 42, Nets
Luke Ridnour made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:23 left, Nikola Pekovic scored a career-high 27 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Jersey Nets 108-105 on Friday night.
02/02/2012 10:14 Courtside Seat: Do the Knicks have a point?
The Knicks back court has been inconsistent so far and with Baron Davis close to returning, the picture is murky. Our Jamey Eisenberg breaks down the Knicks going forward and much more from his Courtside Seat.
After spending the last four seasons playing in Europe, Ricky Rubio, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, agreed to come to the United States this past offseason and will compete with Luke Ridnour for the starting point job in Minnesota. While he averaged just 6.5 points and 3.5 assists in 20 games with Regal Barcelona a year ago, many believe the Spaniard has the ability to be a Steve Nash-like point guard. He will be surrounded by a bunch of players that can score and should be able to facilitate the offense with his slick passing and court vision. Rubio comes to the NBA with plenty of hype and has the potential to be a sleeper in deeper leagues. Plan on drafting Rubio with a late-round pick in all formats, and in dynasty and keeper leagues he should be taken with a mid-round pick. (Updated 8/29/11)
