The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 105:93, taking a 2-0 lead in the playoff series.
The Minnesota Timberwolves did not have Kyle Andeson and Jaylen Clak for this game, while Frank Vogel couldn’t count on Damion Lee.
The home team were the better team on the court for much of the first quarter, until the Phoenix Suns, led by Devin Booker, created a 7:2 run to close the gap to just one possession before the first break (24:21). During the second quarter, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant shone, allowing the Phoenix Suns to take full control of the game and head into halftime with a narrow lead of 51:50.
Minnesota Timberwolves went on a 12:0 run in the third
Perhaps the crucial period of the game occurred in the middle of the third quarter, when the Minnesota Timberwolves went on a 12:0 run to establish a nine-point lead at 72:63. Kevin Durant tried to narrow the deficit for his team on the other end, which he partially succeeded in as they trailed 78:71 heading into the final quarter. As time passed in the fourth period, the lead of the home team grew, ultimately securing the win with just over five minutes remaining in the game.
Jaden McDaniels was the top scorer for the Minnesota Timberwolves with 25 points as he was followed by Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert who both had 18 points. Devin Booker stood out for the Phoenix Suns with 20, Kevin Durant had 18 and Jusuf Nurkic had 10 points and 14 rebounds.
The Timberwolves hold a 2-0 lead in the series, with the next game scheduled in three days (hosted by the Phoenix Suns).