Robbie Hummel makes rare appearances

Timberwolves forward Robbie Hummel appeared in his first game in nearly a month Wednesday against the Thunder.

Hummel played 17 minutes with the Timberwolves shorthanded by injuries and other absences. He scored five points on 2 of 5 shooting, and added one rebound, one assist and one block each in the 106-97 loss.

Hummel has played more than expected as a late second-round pick, appearing in 28 of the first 49 games for the Timberwolves. He is averaging 2.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game for the season.