Timberwolves Fall To The Phoenix Sun At Home (108-105)
FeaturedThe Minnesota Timberwolves came in riding a nice win streak and they were looking to improve on that tonight against the Suns.
Phoenix was playing without Jalen Green and Superstar Devin Booker tonight. In their absence tonight it was a huge showing from Mark Williams, Dillion Brooks, and Collin Gillespie. The Suns were in control of the game from the very start as the Timberwolves found themselves playing catch up. Mark Williams set the tone for the Suns in the paint against Rudy Gobert as both were going back in forth. Mark Williams had legit everything working tonight from the alley oop to even a 3 pointer that he drained.
William’s impacted the game in a way the Suns desperately needed and it worked out. Williams and Gobert were dominant tonight but both got hit with Flagrant fouls except Rudy Gobert’s was a Flagrant 2 that got him ejected. Rudy left the game with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist. Mark Williams continued to be a force as he finished with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Dillion Brooks was hitting some timely shots and he was very aggressive playing that number 1 option role. Brooks finished with 18 points but was hitting some contested jumpers with Timberwolves players in his face. Brooks is one of those players you love when he’s on your team because he will be a pest and get under the opponents skin. Also Gillespie played lights out in the 2nd half giving the Suns some cushion on some impressive made shots. He finished with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists on the night. Gillespie is one of those scrappy players that you want on your team in crucial moments because he continues to deliver.
The Timberwolves on the other hand had an amazing effort tonight from Anthony Edwards as he was able to drop 40 on the Suns. They were doubling Edwards and he was able to keep making the right plays. Edwards had to brunt a lot of the shots when Rudy went out and he was able to get to the basket with ease. Anthony Edwards has that takeover ability and he tried to tonight but there just wasn’t enough time. Julius Randle chipped in 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Wolves. When both of them have it going on it usually means great things for the Timberwolves.
Bones Hyland was the bright spot off the bench tonight as Naz Reid wasn’t able to connect early in the game. If they get Naz and Bones both going this game would have been a Timberwolves win. Just lets you know that the bench is very important and you have to be able to adjust to different situations just like Naz did with Rudy ejected.
The Timberwolves will get a little break before they play their next game and will be looking to bounce back in a major way.
The Timberwolves Handed The LA Clippers Their 18th Loss Of The Season (109-106)
FeaturedThe Timberwolves came into this game on a 4 game winning streak. The Clippers were coming into town fresh off of sending CP3 home. When everyone thought the Clippers would look out of whack they came out strong in Minnesota.
The Clippers were able to strike first with some vintage play from Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Both the future hall of famers combined for 54 points and were able to put the Clippers on their back. James Harden was able to get to his spots against the Timberwolves defense early in the game and throughout the game. Kawhi Leonard looked really good for the Clippers as well with his mid range game.
Another bright spot for the Clippers was the impact that Zubac had against the Timberwolves in the paint finishing with 15 points and 13 rebounds. The Clippers had a game plan of trying to take Anthony Edwards out of the game which happened as he finished with 15 points but the other players stepped up big time.
The Timberwolves of 2025 have learned to play through multiple players and one of those players is Jaden McDaniels. Jaden was defending Harden and Leonard but still managed to come out in the 2nd half aggressive on both ends. Speaking of both ends it was his offense that took over as he was able to get the jumper going and attacked the rim with ease.
Jaden put the Timberwolves offense on his back and it was a sight to see because the Clippers had no answers for him. When Jaden gets in his scoring bag like he did in the 2nd half it’s special to watch. On the night Jaden finished with 27 points and the Wolves needed every single point. It was impressive to see the way Jaden was able to play within the game and didn’t let anything feel forced.
The Timberwolves made a lot of hustle plays and the two players down the stretch that made crucial plays for Minnesota was Naz Reid/Mike Conley. Both of them made some huge plays whether it was chasing a ball down, hitting big shots in big moments, or just getting the rebounds. It seems like Naz and Mike were around for big moments and it counted when it mattered. Naz Reid had 19 points off the bench and made an impact instantly when he came in the game against the Clippers.
The Timberwolves will be playing the Phoenix Suns on Monday as they look to keep their winning streak alive.