The first night of a back-to-back found the Phoenix Suns taking on the hot Minnesota Timberwolves. It was an emotional affair as the officials did their best to “manage” the game. For the second consecutive game, the Suns found themselves battling some questionable officiating – which went both ways – and technical fouls were being given out like toothbrushes at a dentist office.
The Suns overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat the Timberwolves, led by the 35 points and 14 rebounds by Denadre Ayton. Devin Booker closed the game for Phoenix in the fourth, scoring 28 on the night.