The Phoenix Suns couldn’t cover up their weaknesses and flaws in Wednesday’s 121-113 loss Wednesday to the Minnesota Timberwolves before a sellout crowd of 17,071 at Footprint Center to end a three-game homestand.
Ryan Dunn was ruled out prior to tip-off due to an ankle sprain suffered early in Phoenix's victory over the Washington Wizards, so the Suns had to adapt once again. Head coach Mike Budenholzer opted to keep the same starting lineup intact that contributed to the victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.
Two teams playing some good basketball meet on Wednesday and Kenny Ducey is siding with the visitors based on their ability to score at the rim. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns will both take three-game winning streaks into play on Wednesday, seeking out a win that would really solidify a solid month of January.
The Timberwolves are currently 14-11 on the road with a point differential of +3, while the Jazz have a 1-9 record in their last ten games at home.
Top Performers Anthony Edwards – 33 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists 80th 30+ PTS game for MIN (Only KAT and KG have more) 14th of season Julius Randle – 28 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists Nickeil Alexander-Walker – 23 points,
The Timberwolves are currently 13-11 on the road with a point differential of +3, while the Suns have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home.
The Phoenix Suns (24-21) play the final of their homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) on Wednesday.
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