Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 28 | 39 | 26 | 123 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 24 | 34 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Suns snuck past the Timberwolves 123-120. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.