Ricky Rubio wished he could have done more.
The Utah Jazz point guard was on a minutes restriction Monday night, his first game back after missing six straight with a strained hamstring.
But after a 109-104 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Rubio said he was taking the long view on his recovery.
“You’ve got to trust the doctors,” he said. “They’re one of the best in the business. I want to be able to see the big picture. Sometimes it’s frustrating. Tonight I wish I would have played more minutes. But I know this is a marathon.