Steve Nash plays 25 minutes in return Tuesday

Lakers guard Steve Nash saw his first action since Nov. 10 Tuesday, scoring seven points on 3 of 6 shooting while playing 25 minutes in his team's 109-99 loss to the Timberwolves.

Nash was expected to play around 15 minutes, but the Lakers continue to be hit by injuries, with two players being knocked out of Tuesday's game. Nash, who may be rested Wednesday with the Lakers playing back-to-back games, also recorded nine assists and one steal while making one of two three-point attempts. He has averaged 6.7 points and 5.4 assists over seven games played.