The Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Phoenix Suns on November 17, 2024, in a thrilling NBA matchup at the Target Center. The Timberwolves edged out a narrow victory with a final score of 120-117. Anthony Edwards starred for the Timberwolves, contributing 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Julius Randle also made a significant impact with 25 points and 8 rebounds. For the Suns, Devin Booker led the charge with 21 points, supported by Tyus Jones, who added 12 points and 9 assists.
The Timberwolves built their lead through a strong team performance but faced fierce competition from the Suns, particularly in the final minutes. This high-intensity game demonstrated the Timberwolves’ ability to hold off a Suns team that showcased resilience and talent.
Timberwolves Match Player Stats
Player
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Anthony Edwards
25
6
6
Julius Randle
25
8
5
Naz Reid
15
5
2
Rudy Gobert
13
11
2
Jaden McDaniels
12
4
2
Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats
Player
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Devin Booker
21
4
5
Tyus Jones
12
2
9
Jusuf Nurkic
11
10
5
Ryan Dunn
10
4
1
Grayson Allen
8
3
2
Full Match Details: Timberwolves vs Suns
Match Summary
Detail
Information
Final Score
Timberwolves 120 – 117 Suns
Date
November 17, 2024
Time
7:30 PM
Venue
Target Center, Minneapolis
Weather
Clear, 45°F (7°C)
Player of the Match
Anthony Edwards
Head-to-Head and Player Comparison
Statistic
Timberwolves
Suns
Field Goals (%)
48.5%
45.3%
3-Point Shots (%)
39.1%
35.7%
Rebounds
45
40
Assists
28
25
Turnovers
14
13
Upcoming Fixtures
Team
Opponent
Date
Time
Timberwolves
Los Angeles Lakers
November 20, 2024
8:00 PM
Suns
Golden State Warriors
November 21, 2024
9:00 PM
Team Lineups
Team
Starting Lineup
Substitutes
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle, Naz Reid, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels
Mike Conley, Kyle Anderson, Taurean Prince
Suns
Devin Booker, Tyus Jones, Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn
Eric Gordon, Eubanks, Keita Bates-Diop
Fans’ Reactions
Aspect
Reaction
Timberwolves Fans
Ecstatic about Anthony Edwards’ performance and the close win.
Suns Fans
Disappointed with the loss but impressed by Devin Booker’s efforts.
Injuries
Team
Player
Injury
Status
Timberwolves
N/A
N/A
All players fit
Suns
Bradley Beal
Hamstring strain
Out
Coach Reactions
Coach
Reaction
Chris Finch (Timberwolves)
“Proud of the team’s composure under pressure and Edwards’ leadership.”
Frank Vogel (Suns)
“We need to finish stronger, but there were positives to take away.”