The Phoenix Suns won a gritty one over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It wasn’t the offensive firepower that we are used to seeing (and critiquing) of the Suns that won the day. Against the best defensive team in the NBA, it was the Suns' defense that determined the result.
They’re now 7-2 in their last nine games, and the season series over yet another Western Conference elite — with one game left to close the regular season, in Minnesota.
Here are a few of my quick-hitting takeaways from their matchup.
1.) Tussling with the Timberwolves
It’s no easy feat matching up with the Minnesota Timberwolves.