T-Wolves Cook Suns During Game One Win
Many have underestimated the Minnesota Timberwolves heading into the 2024 NBA Playoffs. However, they just put every doubter on notice after they demolished the Phoenix Suns in a 120-95 home victory. Guys like Devin Booker and Bradley Beal could not perform to their usual star-level quality, which was ultimately a downside in the Suns opening series loss. If the T-Wolves continue to cook the Suns just like they did in Game One, the hopes of Minnesota making a deep playoff run can be realistic.
These two teams were fairly even throughout the first with Phoenix holding a one-point lead after 12 minutes. Minnesota was able to knock down more shot opportunities than their opponents in the second and outrebounded the Suns 15-6. The Timberwolves held a 14-point lead at one point but would walk into halftime leading Phoenix by 10. Kevin Durant led all scorers at halftime with 18 points. Karl-Anthony Towns led the T-Wolves with 16 points, while Anthony Edwards had 10. Phoenix tried to fight back during the early part of the third quarter, but in the latter half, the Timberwolves went on a 10-0 run. They continued to press their foot on the gas and led by 20 after three-quarters of play. Phoenix had no answers for this Timberwolves team in the fourth and completely fell apart in this 120-95 loss.
Phoenix shot 32 percent from deep compared to Minnesota’s 37 percent. The Timberwolves also outrebounded the Suns 52-28 during this Game One matchup. Anthony Edwards finished this game leading everyone in scoring 33 points while recording nine rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Rudy Gobert had 14 points, and 16 rebounds in the win. Kevin Durant finished the game for the Suns with 31 points. While guys like Devin Booker and Bradley Beal put up 18 and 15 points respectively.
