Ricky Rubio returns for Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves got a boost to their lineup on Tuesday night.

Ricky Rubio returned as the Wolves' opened a four-game homestand against the Orlando Magic at Target Center.

Rubio had missed the last two games with an ankle injury, and Minnesota went 1-1 in his absence.

The Timberwolves have fared much better from a defensive standpoint with Rubio in the lineup. The team has a defensive rating of 91.7 when Rubio is on the floor, but are giving up 106.9 points per 100 possessions when the 6-foot-4 point guard sits.