The Phoenix Suns faced the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 17, 2024, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, where the Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Suns 120-117 in a thrilling finish. This win marked Minnesota’s second consecutive victory. Julius Randle played a crucial role for the Timberwolves, scoring 35 points and contributing 7 assists, while Anthony Edwards added 24 points. On the Suns’ side, Devin Booker led with a standout performance of 44 points and 7 assists. Tyus Jones also made notable contributions with 13 points, 11 assists, and 5 rebounds.

The game was closely contested, with the Suns initially leading by 31-22 in the first quarter. However, the Timberwolves fought back and took the lead late in the game. The contest came down to the final moments, with Randle hitting a game-winning shot at the buzzer.

This exciting matchup highlighted the competitive nature of both teams as they continue to battle for their standings.

Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats

Player Points Assists Rebounds Steals Blocks
Devin Booker 44 7 5 2 1
Tyus Jones 13 11 5 1 0
Julius Randle 35 7 8 1 0
Deandre Ayton 9 2 11 0 1
Kevin Durant 14 4 7 1 2

Timberwolves Match Player Stats

Player Points Assists Rebounds Steals Blocks
Julius Randle 35 7 8 1 0
Anthony Edwards 24 5 7 2 1
Rudy Gobert 8 3 12 1 2
Kyle Anderson 11 4 5 0 1
Jaden Ivey 5 2 3 1 0

Match Summary Table

Match Summary
The Minnesota Timberwolves won 120-117 in a thrilling match against the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2024, at Target Center. The Suns led early, but the Timberwolves mounted a strong comeback. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards played pivotal roles in securing the victory for the Timberwolves. A last-second game-winning shot by Julius Randle sealed the win for Minnesota.

Head-to-Head Comparison Table

Team Games Played Wins Losses Last Win
Minnesota Timberwolves 10 6 4 Win against Phoenix Suns on Nov 17, 2024
Phoenix Suns 13 9 4 Win against Timberwolves on Feb 20, 2024

Player Comparison Table

Player Points Assists Rebounds Steals Blocks
Devin Booker (Suns) 44 7 5 2 1
Julius Randle (Timberwolves) 35 7 8 1 0

Upcoming Fixtures Table

Date Match Venue
November 19, 2024 Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers Footprint Center, Phoenix
November 19, 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls Target Center, Minneapolis

Venue & Temperature of Last Match Played

Venue Date Temperature
Target Center, Minneapolis November 17, 2024 45°F (7°C)

Player of the Match

Player of the Match
Player of the Match
Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Fans Reactions

Fans Reactions
Fans were ecstatic with the thrilling win. Social media reactions were flooded with praise for Julius Randle’s clutch shot, and many were impressed with Anthony Edwards’ all-around performance. “Best game of the season so far!” said one fan. Some praised Devin Booker’s 44-point performance, although they were disappointed with the Suns’ narrow loss.

Injuries

Injuries
No major injuries were reported during this game. Both teams played with their full rosters. The Phoenix Suns have no recent injury updates, and the Timberwolves also had no injuries for this match.

Coach Reactions

Coach Reactions
Suns Coach Monty Williams stated, “We gave it our all, but Minnesota’s resilience in the final minutes made the difference. We’ll bounce back.” Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch commented, “Proud of how the guys handled the pressure and showed great teamwork, especially with Julius stepping up at the end.”

Players Substituted and Seated

Player Substituted Player Seated
Phoenix Suns: Josh Okogie, Jae Crowder Phoenix Suns: Cameron Payne, Frank Kaminsky
Minnesota Timberwolves: Nickeil Alexander-Walker Minnesota Timberwolves: Mike Conley