third Quarter Report

The Timberwolves are on the street however trying no worse for put on. After three quarters their offense has actually been capable of impose its will, dominating the Suns 95-73.

If the Timberwolves hold enjoying like this, they will bump their document as much as 3-0 very quickly. Then again, the Suns must make due with an 0-3 document except they flip issues round (and quick).

Who’s Taking part in

Minnesota Timberwolves @ Phoenix Suns

Common Season Data: Minnesota 56-26, Phoenix 49-33

Present Sequence Standings: Minnesota 2, Phoenix 0

How To Watch

• When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. ET
• The place: Footprint Heart — Phoenix, Arizona
• TV: ESPN
• Comply with: CBS Sports activities App
• On-line streaming: fuboTV (Strive free of charge. Regional restrictions could apply.)
• Ticket Price: $113.00

What to Know

The Timberwolves have loved a four-game homestand however will quickly must mud off their street jerseys. On Friday, they are going to combat it out towards the Phoenix Suns in a Western Convention playoff matchup at 10:30 p.m. ET at Footprint Heart. The Timberwolves’ protection has solely allowed 106.2 factors per recreation this season, so the Suns’ offense could have their work minimize out for them.

The Timberwolves will bounce into Friday’s contest after (lastly) beating the Suns, who they hadn’t topped in 9 consecutive conferences. The Timberwolves got here out on high towards the Suns by a rating of 105-93 on Tuesday.

A number of gamers turned in strong performances to steer the Timberwolves to victory, however maybe none extra so than Jaden McDaniels, who scored 25 factors together with eight rebounds. The crew additionally bought some assist courtesy of Rudy Gobert, who virtually dropped a double-double on 18 factors and 9 rebounds.

The Timberwolves are profitable the sequence proper now, main the Suns 2-0. Verify CBS Sports activities after the sport to search out out if the Timberwolves lengthen their lead or if the Suns can claw their approach again.

Odds

Phoenix is a 4-point favourite towards Minnesota, in keeping with the newest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had an excellent really feel for the road for this one, as the sport opened with the Suns as a 3.5-point favourite.

The oddsmakers are predicting a defensive showdown and set the over/below low at 207.5 factors.

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Sequence Historical past

Phoenix has gained 7 out of their final 10 video games towards Minnesota.

• Apr 23, 2024 – Minnesota 105 vs. Phoenix 93
• Apr 20, 2024 – Minnesota 120 vs. Phoenix 95
• Apr 14, 2024 – Phoenix 125 vs. Minnesota 106
• Apr 05, 2024 – Phoenix 97 vs. Minnesota 87
• Nov 15, 2023 – Phoenix 133 vs. Minnesota 115
• Mar 29, 2023 – Phoenix 107 vs. Minnesota 100
• Jan 13, 2023 – Minnesota 121 vs. Phoenix 116
• Nov 09, 2022 – Phoenix 129 vs. Minnesota 117
• Nov 01, 2022 – Phoenix 116 vs. Minnesota 107
• Mar 23, 2022 – Phoenix 125 vs. Minnesota 116