Timberwolves Triumph Over Suns, Advance to Second Round

Minnesota Timberwolves Defeats Phoenix Suns 122-116 in Playoff Opener

The Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off their 2023-24 NBA Playoff campaign with a thrilling 122-116 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round series. The Timberwolves, who finished the regular season with the sixth seed in the Western Conference, put on a dominant performance, led by Karl-Anthony Towns' 33 points and 15 rebounds.

Game Summary

The Timberwolves jumped out to an early lead, outscoring the Suns 31-22 in the first quarter. They maintained their advantage throughout the game, leading by as many as 19 points in the third quarter. The Suns made a late push in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to just four points with under three minutes remaining. However, the Timberwolves held on for the victory, thanks to clutch free-throw shooting from Anthony Edwards.

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