March 18th - The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 116-104. Randle scored 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Hyland contributed 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Suns, Booker scored 34 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Iguodala added 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, O'Neal hit consecutive three-pointers, and Iguodala repeatedly attacked the basket, leading the Suns to build a double-digit lead. The Timberwolves then narrowed the gap with consecutive scores from Randle and Hyland. At the end of the first quarter, the Suns led 39-36. In the second quarter, McDaniels and Randle exerted their strength from beyond the arc, and the Timberwolves continued to close the gap and eventually took the lead. At halftime, the Timberwolves led 64-63.

After switching sides, Booker scored consecutive points to help the Suns stay close, but the Timberwolves maintained a slight lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Timberwolves led 92-86 . In the final quarter, Randle led the Timberwolves on an offensive surge, extending their lead to double digits. Despite Booker's efforts to close the gap, the Timberwolves maintained control of the game. Ultimately, the Timberwolves defeated the Suns 116-104 .

Suns player data

Booker 34 points , 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Iguodala 16 points , 10 rebounds , 4 assists; Gillespie 12 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists; O'Neal 9 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists ; Green 9 points , 1 rebound , 5 assists; Fleming 9 points , 1 rebound; Dunn 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Goodwin 3 points , 8 rebounds , 2 assists

Timberwolves player statistics

Randle 32 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Hyland 22 points , 2 rebounds , 5 assists; Dossam 19 points , 5 rebounds, 2 assists; McDaniels 16 points , 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Reed 11 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists; Gobert 9 points, 19 rebounds, 1 assist; Anderson 7 points , 5 rebounds, 6 assists; DiVincenzo 1 rebound , 3 assists

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