Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 32 | 21 | 39 | 119 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Suns squeaked past the Timberwolves 119-117. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.