Ricky Rubio will not play vs. Kings with sore left ankle
"La Pistola" Ricky Rubio will miss his fifth game of the season Friday when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit Sleep Train Arena to face the Sacramento Kings.
The 25-year-old Spaniard will be held out due to soreness in his left ankle, which he aggravated Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks.
Ricky won't play tonight w/ soreness in left ankle. Arnie Kander met w/ media, said Ricky wanted to play but holding him out as precaution.
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) November 28, 2015
Minnesota will catch a break with Kings All-Star big man DeMarcus Cousins missing the game with a strained lower back. But Rubio's importance to the Timberwolves offense can't be understated - his absence will undoubtedly sting.
The team is 0-4 when Rubio - who's averaging 10.7 points, 8.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds - doesn't play.