 During the last weeks of the season, and with injuries to starters Ricky Rubio, Kevin Love, and Luke Ridnour, Barea became the starting point guard, averaging 15.8 points and 9.4 assists during the last 9 games.During that period, Barea tallied a season-high 28 points and a career-high 15 assists.Barea began the season with 21 points and 5 assists against the Sacramento Kings on November 2, 2012.