Edwards' 40-point outburst wasn't enough to save the Suns from a narrow 108-105 victory over the Timberwolves.

2025-12-10 07:36

December 10th - The Suns narrowly defeated the Timberwolves 108-105. Williams contributed 22 points and 7 rebounds, Gillespie added 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Timberwolves' star Edwards had a game-high 40 points and 9 rebounds.

In the first quarter, the Suns quickly found their rhythm and led by as many as 9 points. The Timberwolves rallied towards the end of the quarter, narrowing the gap thanks to Edwards' consecutive scores, but still trailed 23-29 at the end of the first quarter . In the second quarter, both teams entered offensive mode, with the score fluctuating back and forth. Randle of the Timberwolves exploded in this quarter, scoring 10 points, but the Suns maintained their accurate outside shooting, finishing the first half with a 61-57 lead.

After switching sides, the Suns extended their lead to 7 points. However, Edwards maintained his offensive firepower, leading a quick comeback and briefly taking the lead. The score was tied at 84 after three quarters . In the final quarter, Gillespie scored 11 points to help his team regain a double-digit lead. Although the Timberwolves tried to catch up in the final stages, they were unable to complete the comeback. Ultimately, the Suns narrowly defeated the Timberwolves 108-105 .

Suns player data

Williams had 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists; Gillespie had 19 points, 6 rebounds , and 4 assists; Brooks had 18 points , 2 rebounds , and 2 assists; Allen had 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists; O'Neal had 11 points , 8 rebounds , and 5 assists ; Iguodala had 10 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Goodwin had 9 points , 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; and Bouye had 5 points , 1 rebound, and 1 assist .

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards 40 points , 9 rebounds, 2 assists; Randle 21 points , 3 rebounds , 8 assists; Gobert 15 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist; Hyland 14 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists; Reed 6 points, 9 rebounds; McDaniels 4 points, 6 rebounds , 3 assists; Clark 3 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; DiVincenzo 2 points, 4 rebounds , 4 assists