On December 8, Phoenix Suns edged out Minnesota Timberwolves in a tight, dramatic battle — final score 108–105 in favor of the Suns. 

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Standout Performances & Key Stats

Phoenix Suns

  • Mark Williams — 22 points, 7 rebounds; stepped up big, even nailing his first career 3-pointer in his 126-game NBA career. 

  • Collin Gillespie — 19 points (with key buckets late), played a clutch role in closing out the game. 

  • Dillon Brooks — added 18 points, helping sustain offense and keep pressure on the Wolves down the stretch. 

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Anthony Edwards — scorched the court with 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting, the game’s highest-scoring individual output. 

  • Julius Randle — contributed 21 points, but support beyond Edwards was thin as many teammates failed to hit shots. 

  • Rudy Gobert — had 15 points and 8 rebounds before getting ejected in the third quarter for a flagrant foul — a turning point that hurt Timberwolves’ defensive and interior strength. 

Game Flow & Critical Moments

  • The Suns led 61–57 at halftime. 

  • Phoenix came out strong in the fourth quarter with a 14–3 run that turned an 84–84 tie into a 98–87 lead. 

  • The Wolves rallied late and had a chance — but with time winding down, a potential game-tying 3-pointer by Jaden McDaniels missed. Suns held on for the 108–105 win. 

  • Gobert’s ejection loomed large — his absence exposed Minnesota’s interior defense, allowing Phoenix more control inside in crunch time. 

What This Win Means

  • For the Suns: a gritty, gutsy road win — even without some stars — showing depth and resilience.

  • For the Timberwolves: Edwards delivered a masterclass, but the lack of secondary scoring and Gobert’s ejection derailed their bid.

  • A thrilling, close game — high-level offense, physical play, and late-game drama — a perfect example of why NBA nights like these matter.