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The Phoenix Suns edged the Minnesota Timberwolves 114–113 on November 21 at Footprint Center in a tightly contested matchup decided by a single point. Devin Brooks led Phoenix with 22 points, while Cole Gillespie added 20 as the Suns shot 48.1 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers. Anthony Edwards paced Minnesota with 41 points, and Julius Randle chipped in 20, but the Timberwolves' 45.3 percent shooting and 12 three-pointers proved insufficient. Phoenix's fourth-quarter surge of 33 points proved decisive after a sluggish third quarter, while Minnesota countered with a strong third-quarter push of 33 points that kept the game close. The Suns committed 27 turnovers compared to Minnesota's 19, but Phoenix's defensive edge—a 107.1 defensive rating versus Minnesota's 107.8—made the difference in the final moments. Minnesota's 17 steals highlighted aggressive perimeter defense, yet the Timberwolves' 37 rebounds and 18 assists couldn't overcome the late-game execution gap. This one-point loss marks a missed opportunity for Minnesota to secure ground in the Western Conference standings.
