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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 116–104 on March 17 at Target Center, holding the visitors well below the Vegas total of 221.5 points. Julius Randle led the Wolves with 32 points, while Bryn Hyland added 22 in a balanced offensive attack that shot 51.2 percent from the field and made 9 three-pointers. Phoenix's Devin Booker paced the Suns with 34 points and O.G. Ighodaro contributed 16, but Phoenix's 38.1 field-goal percentage and 13 made threes proved insufficient against Minnesota's defensive intensity. The Timberwolves dominated the final three quarters—outscoring Phoenix 80–65 after the opening frame—while generating 11 blocks and forcing 11 turnovers to build a 118.7 offensive rating against the Suns' 102.8. Minnesota's 49 rebounds and 28 assists showcased a more cohesive team effort, with their 102.8 defensive rating holding Phoenix to just 18 points in the fourth quarter. The victory strengthens Minnesota's playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
