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Phoenix Suns at Minnesota Timberwolves

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35-39, 12-25 Away
Final
109 - 124

42-32, 22-16 Home

Randle and Edwards help Timberwolves complete a 4-game season sweep of Suns 124-109

ANT stares down Suns owner after late 3

The Timberwolves completed a four-game season sweep of the Suns. Minnesota has won its last seven against Phoenix, dating to last year’s postseason.

Edwards was hit in the face by Phoenix's Kevin Durant with 2:43 to play in the first quarter. Edwards attempted to intercept a pass intended for Durant, whose arm caught Edwards in the nose. Edwards fell to the ground in pain and remained down for a minute before being escorted to the locker room.

Durant had a team-best 23 points for Phoenix. Collin Gillespie added a career-high 22 points and nine assists.

The Suns have lost two in a row after winning four straight games. The Suns' Bradley Beal missed his sixth straight game due to a left hamstring injury.

Takeaways Suns: Gillespie’s scoring outburst was a surprise for Phoenix. He had reached double-digit points just twice this season and averaged 4.0 points.

Timberwolves: Without Edwards for an extended period, Minnesota managed to keep Phoenix at a distance. The Wolves took a 12-point lead into halftime, thanks to offense from Randle, Naz Reid, and Jaden McDaniels.

Key moment The incident between Durant and Edwards had Timberwolves fans concerned. Minnesota's star didn't return until after halftime. When he did take the floor again, he received a standing ovation from the home fans.

Key stat Devin Booker, the Suns’ second-leading scorer, finished with 10 points, matching his season low. He didn't score his first points until 3:33 remained in the third quarter. Booker missed his first eight shots overall and first five from long distance.

Up next Both teams play Sunday. Phoenix hosts Houston, while Minnesota hosts Detroit.

Regular Season Series

MIN wins series 4-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 109 - 124
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 109 - 124
4th 5.1 Ryan Dunn personal take foul 109 - 124
4th 10.0 Royce O'Neale makes 24-foot three point jumper (Collin Gillespie assists) 109 - 124
4th 23.0 shot clock turnover 106 - 124

Statistics

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/phx.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originPHX https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/min.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originMIN
41-79 FG 47-89
52 Field Goal % 53
18-37 3PT 19-39
49 Three Point % 49
9-13 FT 11-13
69 Free Throw % 85
34 Rebounds 43
8 Offensive Rebounds 12
26 Defensive Rebounds 31
28 Assists 31
6 Steals 12
4 Blocks 4
16 Turnovers 11
0 Team Turnovers 2
16 Total Turnovers 13
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
17 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 19
8 Fast Break Points 12
40 Points in Paint 54
16 Fouls 18
2 Largest Lead 22
Minnesota Timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Jaden McDaniels, F Day-To-Day Dec 23
Joe Ingles, F Day-To-Day Dec 23
Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Grayson Allen, G Out Dec 23
Jalen Green, G Out Dec 22
Koby Brea, G Out Dec 10

Game Information

Target Center

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Attendance: 18,978 · Capacity:

2025-26 Pacific Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
LA Lakers 19 9 .679 - L2
Phoenix 16 13 .552 3.5 W1
Golden State 15 15 .500 5 W2
LA Clippers 8 21 .276 11.5 W2
Sacramento 7 23 .233 13 L1

2025-26 Northwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Oklahoma City 26 4 .867 - L1
Denver 21 8 .724 4.5 L1
Minnesota 20 10 .667 6 W3
Portland 12 18 .400 14 L2
Utah 10 19 .345 15.5 L4
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