Alexander-Walker was all over the place in Phoenix, and it meant everything to a team that was trying to find an identity.
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.
Minnesota came back from down as many as 12 points, as the Suns went ice cold in the second half until the final five minutes when they tried to make a late push. Phoenix had 15 turnovers on the night, including nine by Devin Booker, tying his most ever in a game (last had nine in Feb. 2019).
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards wasn’t shy about reminding the Phoenix Suns and their fans about the winning streak he continued in Wednesday’s 121-113 win. Edwards held back head coach Chris Finch after he was ejected for arguing a call in the third quarter. Then, he had the last laugh.
The Minnesota Timberwolves took down the Phoenix Suns in NBA action on Wednesday, 121-113. The Suns held an advantage in the third quarter of that matchup
The Phoenix Suns (24-21) play the final of their homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) on Wednesday.
Didn’t matter. Minnesota is living rent-free in the Phoenix Suns heads again. The T-Wolves know they're younger, more athletic, more physical, and are letting the Suns know it in their words and actions.
At first, Jaylen Clark didn't realize Chris Finch was calling for him to go into the game. "When he said my name, I'm like 'Jaden (McDaniels) already down there,'" Clark said after the Timberwolves' eventful win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Golden State Warriors are pursuing a trade deal for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. However, the Warriors were reportedly reluctant about the high asking price for the 35-year-old forward and chemistry concerns with the team's roster.