Phoenix returned from its four-game road trip to beat Minnesota on Monday night as Devin Booker scored 26 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 24 on his 24th birthday.
The Suns (11-12) led by as many as 19 points in improving to 2-0 against the Timberwolves (10-13).
Final score
Suns 125, Minnesota Timberwolves 109 (Talking Stick Resort Arena, 13,230)
Player of the game: Dario Saric
While Booker and Oubre combined for 50 points, Saric scored 20, grabbed nine rebounds and battled against the much bigger and more talented Karl-Anthony Towns when the Suns went small.