Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rubio is defended by L.A. Clippers’ Crawford and Griffin during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Minneapolis

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) is defended by L.A. Clippers’ Jamal Crawford (L) and Blake Griffin (C) during the second half of their NBA basketball game in the Target Center in Minneapolis January 17, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)