MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves guard Troy Hudson, making his third comeback attempt of the season, played Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns.

He was playing for the first time since reaggravating the injury to his right ankle on Jan. 28, at Golden State.

Hudson initially hurt his ankle in Minnesota's preseason finale on Oct. 23, when he landed on an opposing player's foot while taking a jumper.

He missed the first 25 games before returning on Dec. 20, and reinjured himself three days later. He missed the next 11 games before returning again on Jan. 19, this time for six games.

Hudson, who averaged career highs in scoring (14.2), assists (5.7) and minutes (32.9) in a starting role last season, was playing in just his ninth game on Tuesday.