Ahead of their NBA playoff round one rematch against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Phoenix Suns may be without star forward Kevin Durant and rookie wing Ryan Dunn.
Devin Booker had a Suns-high 20 points (8-of-13 shooting). His eighth field goal assisted by Royce O’Neale at 9:51 put him under 100 points from breaking the Suns' all-time leading scoring record held by Walter Davis (15,666). But the Suns had a lull after that Booker shot.
The Suns listed All-Star Kevin Durant as questionable to play in Wednesday's home game against the Timberwolves due to a left thumb injury.
Durant (thumb) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports. Durant seemingly picked up the left thumb injury in Monday's win over the Clippers,
Phoenix Suns rookie, Ryan Dunn, selected 29th overall in the NBA Draft, has rapidly adjusted to the league's style and demands, strongly exceeding initial expectations.
The good news is that Dillingham is available. Without Donte DiVincenzo (toe) in recent weeks, Dillingham has been a key piece of the rotation, playing over 10 minutes in five of his last six games. Dillingham is averaging 5.0 points, 1.8 assists and 1.0 rebounds per game this season, and he's scored in double digits in three of his last six games.
Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards dueled, scoring 33 points each as the Phoenix Suns lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-113 after a second-half collapse.
Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight game by beating the Phoenix Suns 121-113 on Wednesday night.
Didn’t matter. Minnesota is living rent-free in the Phoenix Suns heads again. The T-Wolves know they're younger, more athletic, more physical, and are letting the Suns know it in their words and actions.
Ex-Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks is now back in the NFL as a defensive coordinator for the New York Jets, per multiple reports.