"Timberwolves coach Rick Adelman has broken convention this season by starting point guards Ricky Rubio and Luke Ridnour in the same backcourt.

So, how about three instead of two?

Adelman played all three point guards -- adding J.J. Barea to the mix -- at the end of Tuesday's 86-84 victory over Sacramento, just like he did in the Wolves' previous two games. He did so because he wanted yet another ball handler and high-percentage free-throw shooter on the floor with the lead.

"I just think those guys are really effective," Adelman said. "When you have Ricky with the ball in his hands, now he's kicking it to Luke or J.J. When you have guys who can hurt the other team, it's harder for them to guard us. If we have those guys on the court, it's a lot harder on the other team.""