Timberwolves dominate Suns to complete four-game season sweep

In Minneapolis, on Friday night, March 28, 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a noteworthy victory over the Phoenix Suns, defeating them 124-109. This triumph marked the Timberwolves' completion of a four-game season sweep over the Suns and extended their winning streak against the team to seven consecutive games dating back to the previous postseason. Julius Randle was a key player in this matchup, scoring 25 points, while Anthony Edwards added 20 points despite missing the second quarter due to an injury sustained when he was hit in the face by Kevin Durant. Edwards' injury occurred with just under three minutes remaining in the first quarter when he attempted to intercept a pass directed at Durant. Unfortunately, Durant's arm made contact with Edwards' nose, causing him to fall to the floor in pain. He remained on the ground for a minute before being escorted to the locker room, raising concerns among Timberwolves fans as they awaited news of his status. Fortunately, Edwards returned to the court after halftime and received a warm standing ovation from the home crowd. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant led the Suns' scoring efforts with 23 points, but the team struggled to maintain consistency as Devin Booker, their second-leading scorer, had a particularly underwhelming game, finishing with only 10 points, which matched his season low. The Suns had shown signs of improvement leading into this game, having won four consecutive matches prior to this defeat, but this loss marked their second consecutive setback. Collin Gillespie notably performed well for the Suns, achieving a career-high 22 points along with nine assists. His unexpected performance was particularly significant since he had only reached double-digit points twice earlier this season and had been averaging a mere 4.0 points. Despite being down their star player for a portion of the game, Minnesota effectively maintained their lead, entering halftime with a 12-point advantage thanks to contributions from Randle, Naz Reid, and Jaden McDaniels. The Timberwolves continue to build momentum in the season as they move forward, with their next game scheduled against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.