In the five games since returning from injury, guard J.J. Barea has scored in double figures in each game while averaging 9.2 assists. He has had point-assist double-doubles the past two games. Thursday he became just the fourth Wolves player in the past 15 years to get a points-assist double-double in the first half of a game. Here are the others:
Player Opponent Date Points Assists
J.J. Barea L.A. Clippers 4/12/2012 10 10
Chauncey Billups Dallas 3/28/2002 10 10
Bobby Jackson Sacramento 1/31/2000 13 10
Stephon Marbury Sacramento 2/21/1999 15 10
Stephon Marbury Miami 4/7/1998 10 13
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