Phoenix Suns @ Minnesota Timberwolves
21-23, 7-16 Away
116
21-23, 7-16 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PHX | 25 | 24 | 26 | 41 | 116 |
MIN | 35 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 121 |
21-22, 13-9 Home
121
21-22, 13-9 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
48% (41-86)
Field Goal %
52% (47-90)
61% (14-23)
Three Point %
36% (10-28)
83% (20-24)
Free Throw %
85% (17-20)
19
Turnovers
15
43
Rebounds
37
2
Largest Lead
24
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Bill Kennedy
Referee:Brent Barnaky
Referee:Andy Nagy
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 41-86 | 47-90 |
| Field Goal % | 48 | 52 |
| 3PT | 14-23 | 10-28 |
| Three Point % | 61 | 36 |
| FT | 20-24 | 17-20 |
| Free Throw % | 83 | 85 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 37 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 9 | 4 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 34 | 33 |
| Assists | 28 | 24 |
| Steals | 10 | 13 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 19 | 15 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 17 | 25 |
| Fast Break Points | 21 | 15 |
| Points in Paint | 46 | 64 |
| Fouls | 20 | 22 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 2 | 24 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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