Ricky Rubio sparks #Twolves' upset win over Grizzlies – http://t.co/UecYJ5DX6I pic.twitter.com/fEahFKa3aT
— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) February 7, 2015
Ricky Rubio made two free throws to close out a 7-0 run in the final minute, allowing the Timberwolves to escape Target Center with a 90-89 victory over Memphis, Friday night.
For the first time this season the Wolves have won back-to-back games, coming from behind in the fourth quarter each time. Minnesota’s victory also snapped Memphis’ eight-game winning streak. Rubio finished with 17 points and made some big plays down the stretch for the Wolves.
Ricky Rubio is so special. Hits huge three, gets steal, nails two free throws. So happy he's back on the block. #GameChanger #Howl
— Paul Allen (@PAOnTheMic) February 7, 2015
Rubio hit 2 3-pointers, then knocked down 2 FTs with 10 seconds to play to deliver the W
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) February 7, 2015
Rubio hit a three to cut the Memphis lead to one at 89-88. Thaddeus Young then came away with a steal for Minnesota and got the ball to Rubio, who was immediately fouled by Zach Randolph – sending Rubio to the line for the two free throws with just 10.2 seconds to play.
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Needing a bucket, Memphis turned it over again in the closing seconds as Andrew Wiggins stepped in the way of a pass, and put the game away for Minnesota.
Wiggins finished with a game-high 18 points, while Young added 14 points and eight rebounds.
Mike Conley, Marc Gasol and Jeff Green each had 15 points to lead the Grizzlies.
The Wolves (10-40) travel to Detroit on Sunday, before returning home Monday to face the Hawks.
