Ricky Rubio he played his first game since his fateful knee injury at the end of December 2021. The Spanish player participated in the victory Cleveland Cavaliers ante Portland Trail Blazers showing a great level of play, understanding with his teammates and shooting in the two little moments he was on the track.
The man from El Masnou played 10 minutes in which he scored 9 points (3 of 5 on field goals, 2 of 4 on three-pointers and 1 of 2 from personal range). In addition, he grabbed 3 rebounds and gave an assist. With him on track, +6 for the Cavs. The first basket in his return was a trademark penetration of the house of a lifetime.
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Ricky’s words
He was able to hit two important three-pointers in the third quarter and, how could it be otherwise, he was extremely happy after his return game. “There were a lot of emotions out there today,” Rubio said. “I’ve been working hard all year just to stay healthy, so I’m thankful to be out there playing basketball.”
Ricky’s two three-pointers came at key moments in the match, first to make the score 74-70 and then 82-77 well into the third quarter. Then, as is logical, he did not play again in the last period.
