Ricky Rubio feels good after practice

MINNEAPOLIS -- At one point in his first real practice in nine months, Ricky Rubio zipped a pass through defender Josh Howard's legs to an open teammate.
It may take some time for his surgically repaired left knee to get back up to speed, but the instincts and court vision that made him such a crucial part of the resurgent Minnesota Timberwolves haven't gone anywhere, as far as coach Rick Adelman is concerned.

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Rubio practiced on Sunday for the first time this season and said his knee responded well. There is still no timetable for his first game, and Rubio is trying to be patient to make sure that he is completely ready when he does return after the first major injury of his career.
"After a long time, I'm on the court again," Rubio said. "It felt pretty good to start knowing my teammates again."
The Timberwolves have been banged up all season and Kevin Love (illness), Malcolm Lee (groin) and Andrei Kirilenko (back spasms) all missed practice on Sunday. Getting Rubio back sometime soon would be a huge lift to a team that has managed to hang around .500 even with all the absences.