The Minnesota Timberwolves play against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center
The Minnesota Timberwolves are spending $55,444,775 per win while the Phoenix Suns have not won any games
Game Time: 10:30 PM EDT on Friday April 26, 2024
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?
@LawMurrayTheNU
The contenders in the West decided not to mess around this week…
#1 OKC: up 3-0
#2 DEN: up 3-0
#3 MIN: up 3-0 – 6:25 PM
@MikeSGallagher
The third quarter has been wild for three series so far.
3Q net rating stats:
*The Nuggets have outscored the Lakers by 47.4 points per 100 possessions
*The Wolves have outscored the Suns by 47.3 points/100
*The Magic have outscored the Cavs by 47.2 points/100 – 6:19 PM
@GeraldBourguet
I asked Frank Vogel how much of the series is Suns underperforming and how much is Wolves being great: “I credit the Timberwolves….So far in the series, they’ve been too much for us to handle. But the series is not over…I still feel like we have a lot of fight left in us” pic.twitter.com/KOvC1zXwND – 6:10 PM
@DuaneRankin
“Coach is the leader.”
Kevin Durant when asked who is the leader on the Suns team. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/hNduOoedJz – 6:07 PM
@DuaneRankin
“I didn’t sleep last night.”
Q: And that’s largely from last night’s game.”
“That’s life itself.” Kevin Durant.
#Suns down 3-0 to T-Wolves after Friday’s loss to Timberwolves. # pic.twitter.com/0tNF8O0de0 – 6:03 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Eric Gordon on the Suns’ approach to Game 4, down 3-0 in the series: “Naturally that’s always tough for any team, but if you wanna pick any team to make a comeback, it would have to be us. With the firepower we have, when chemistry is going right, then we’re a pretty deadly team” pic.twitter.com/JkqBl1uN9b – 5:30 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel was asked who is the Suns’ on-court leader.
“On the floor? Book, Brad and KD.”
Do they defer to each other or is it better to have one leader?
“Not always. They all do a great job leading in their way.” pic.twitter.com/X0cWRwDu91 – 5:06 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Who’s the Suns leader right now?
Kevin Durant: “The coach is the leader.”
Suns don’t have a floor leader out there?
KD: “We all speak up and talk, but the leader is the coach.” pic.twitter.com/KBE1NA8WYu – 5:00 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant said he didn’t sleep last night after Game 3.
“Is that largely from the game?”
“That’s from life itself.” – 4:57 PM
@KellanOlson
KD on why the Suns can’t avoid playing in spurts: “I don’t know. I wish I had a better answer for you.”
On who the leader of the team is: “The coach is the leader. We all speak up and talk but the leader is the coach.” – 4:53 PM
@mikefinger
There are lots of reasons it won’t happen. But Devin Booker would be a pretty great fit for the Spurs, and the thought of trading for him isn’t as crazy as you think.
expressnews.com/sports/article… via @expressnews – 4:50 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel said Grayson Allen wasn’t able to do anything in practice other than work with the training staff. He’ll be questionable for Game 4 tomorrow – 4:49 PM
@DuaneRankin
“We don’t like where we’re at, but we have an opportunity to do something that’s never been done.”
Frank Vogel as Suns are down 3-0 in best-of-7 series. No #NBA team has ever come back from 3-0 deficit. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns pic.twitter.com/nyqKq8efXx – 4:46 PM
@DuaneRankin
Grayson Allen (ankle) questionable for Game 4. Didn’t play Game 3. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 4:37 PM
@NateDuncanNBA
Don’t tell me Gordon Hayward isn’t putting up stats in this series–that was a fantastic screen assist for a Jaylin Williams 3! Learned it from Rudy Gobert in Utah. – 3:55 PM
@johnhollinger
Thing to watch — Davis’s crew started blowing whistles a *bunch* in second quarter of that Minnesota game to overcompensate for the extreme first quarter. Wonder if same will happen here. – 3:50 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal on the Suns’ disconnected stretches: “I’m not really sure what happens in those instances, but I know for the majority of it, we do have times in which adversity hits and we’ll kind of just get flat….Why it happens, I wish I had an answer.” pic.twitter.com/KtHsHKTlCe – 3:49 PM
@johnhollinger
This is exactly what happened with Marc Davis’s crew in Game 1 in Minnesota — just wouldn’t call a damn thing the whole first quarter and game turned into mayhem. – 3:43 PM
@GeraldBourguet
On a familiar letdown in Game 3, what the Suns had to say afterwards, and how this team is standing on the precipice of the most disappointing season in franchise history: bit.ly/3xVkeEL – 3:05 PM
@Timberwolves
tied franchise record for most players with 10+ PTS in a playoff game. 👏 pic.twitter.com/x7GbUw1d0u – 1:51 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Timberwolves fans: “Naz Reid” had me so confused but I get it now. – 1:34 PM
@ChristopherHine
In his rookie season, Anthony Edwards scored 42 on the road against a Phoenix team that went to the finals. It was a notice he was on his way. On Friday, in the same place, Edwards showed just how far he’s come. My story from Game 3: startribune.com/timberwolves-s… – 1:05 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant said the Suns haven’t lost belief: “It’s a tough hill to climb right now, but I haven’t sensed that. Of course we’re pissed off ’cause we lost the game and we’re down 3-0 in the series….But we’re pros and we understand we got another opportunity” – 1:05 PM
@DuaneRankin
If this isn’t bad enough for Suns, peek into the future.
Limited roster flex. Over 2nd tax apron.
OKC, Nuggets, T-Wolves aren’t going anywhere.
Mavs have Luka Doncic.
Pelicans healthy Zion away? Clippers have Ty Lue.
Ja Morant, Grizzlies will be back.
Rockets on deck. #Suns – 12:40 PM
@johnhollinger
Mike Conley struggled Game 1 but has really hurt Suns last two games. Here he cooks his childhood friend Eric Gordon by going right and finishing right-handed. Lefty who plays as a righty inside the arc! pic.twitter.com/jnuoIba6R8 – 12:39 PM
@statmuse
Highest/lowest +/- this playoffs:
Highest — Lowest —
NAW +65 KD -64
Ant +53 Book -47
Rudy +52 O’Neale -45
McDaniels +50 Beal -39 pic.twitter.com/cLf4ssUAgr – 12:10 PM
@GeraldBourguet
151 teams in NBA history have gone down 3-0 in a best-of-7 playoff series, and all 151 of them lost that series. The end is near for the Suns, whose comments after Game 3 lacked answers or action behind them: bit.ly/3xVkeEL – 12:03 PM
@DuaneRankin
UPDATED: It’s all but over, far from ‘scrappy as hell’: Takeaways from Suns Game 3 loss to T-Wolves to trail series 3-0 (w/videos) #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:01 PM
@treykerby
Team USA should treat jersey numbers like soccer teams do. No. 9 goes to the Jordan scorer type, No. 6 to the do-it-all LeBron type, No. 7 to the Bird/KD deadeye forward, etc. – 11:42 AM
@Timberwolves
Æ came to play last night. 🐜 pic.twitter.com/a8cwg4KdoA – 11:14 AM
@MikeSGallagher
The Suns went 0-of-7 from three in the second and third quarters combined last night.
Seven 3PAs in half of an NBA game in 2024 is something else. – 11:05 AM
@ByTimReynolds
Steph is out, and LeBron and KD are both staring at 0-3 deficits.
Last time none of those guys were part of a NBA playoff win: 2005.
LeBron was in Year 2 in the league, while Steph and KD were both in 11th grade. – 10:54 AM
@DuaneRankin
From Friday:
“We got outplayed. That’s on all of us. Win as a team, lose as a team. We got to compete. Win the 50-50 battle. I thought our guys gave the effort, but it wasn’t enough.”
Frank Vogel after 126-109 Game 3 loss.
“Guys are competing. We’re being outplayed.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/0CVs7GhAnr – 10:38 AM
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@ByTimReynolds
Minnesota has a won a franchise-record three consecutive playoff games.
(The Lynx won nine straight once and the Lakers won eight in a row twice before moving from Minneapolis to L.A.) – 10:19 AM
@ZachLowe_NBA
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@Timberwolves
everyone eats. 🍽️
Ant – 36 PTS / 9 REB / 5 AST / 2 STL
Rudy – 19 PTS / 14 REB
KAT – 18 PTS / 13 REB
NAW – 16 PTS / 5 AST
Mike – 15 PTS / 7 AST
Naz – 13 PTS pic.twitter.com/CsxVA41znr – 10:03 AM
@johnhollinger
Watched T’wolves-Suns this morning … my goodness was I wrong about his one. Minnesota just so much deeper and tougher. How on earth did Phoenix sweep the season series so easily. – 9:37 AM
@DaneMooreNBA
Today’s show: Immediate Reactions After Another Wolves Win In Game 3 w/ @KyleTheige
– Ant’s playmaking has leveled up, and it’s making all the difference
– The stability Rudy Gobert’s defense brings
– KAT’s bizarre but effective reintegration
– This Wolves team can shape-shift… pic.twitter.com/THdzuaH92h – 9:10 AM
@MichaelVPina
The Timberwolves are on the verge of winning their first playoff series in 20 (!) years, playing as well as any team in the first round. So happy for that fanbase. – 9:05 AM
@TommyBeer
Total amount of combined guaranteed money left on the contracts of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker:
$485 million – 8:51 AM
@TommyBeer
Most playoff wins among active NBA players:
1. LeBron: 182
2. Klay: 108
3. Draymond: 107
4. Durant: 101
5. Steph: 99
6. Kawhi: 87
7. Harden: 86
It’s possible/probable that all 7 of those players will be out of the playoffs by next week.
Passing of the torch in the NBA. – 8:47 AM
@JonKrawczynski
The time is now for the Timberwolves. Great piece from @JLEdwardsIII for Phoenix on Minnesota’s moment.
theathletic.com/5451689/2024/0… – 8:45 AM
@AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Steph is out of the NBA playoffs. LeBron and KD may not be far behind. ‘It’s almost a little bit sad.’
nj.com/sports/2024/04…
@notthefakeSVP
@LegsESPN – 7:53 AM
@jkubatko
Anthony Edwards was 🔥 last night:
✅ 36 PTS
✅ 9 REB
✅ 5 AST
✅ 12-23 FG
✅ 11-11 FT
The @Timberwolves won to take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Suns. It’s the first time in franchise history they’ve won three consecutive playoff games.
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/uJD2q1EB2C – 7:21 AM
@RealBobManning
I’m a big Timberwolves believer. They play Denver as tough as anyone…look what that got the Lakers though. – 6:11 AM
@Sam_Vecenie
Talked about this on the podcast after Game 2, but totally agree with Kenny on the lack of urgency from Suns and overall stagnation on offense in Game 3 too. Never collapse defenses or get them scrambling. Total credit to the Wolves but it’s so stationary. pic.twitter.com/HtjkCGxz7w – 4:44 AM
@DuaneRankin
“We play in spurts just like we’ve been doing all season. Good couple of minutes. Bad couple of minutes. In the playoffs, you can’t have that.”
Kevin Durant after loss to T-Wolves to trail series, 3-0.
On any positives to take from Game 3: “Nah.
GM 4 Sunday. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/CFPAKg4QoD – 3:51 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel on Suns facing 3-0 deficit that no NBA team has ever come back from: “It’s an opportunity for us to do something that’s never been done before, and we’re gonna embrace that. There’s no quit in our group….You’re playing for pride” pic.twitter.com/Rbv7RC6R8m – 3:36 AM
@DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when asked how much a week of game planning helped before this series:
“My first times in the playoffs, I wasn’t able to prepare like that because we was in the play-in game. For me, I’ll say it was super important. I got in the best shape of my life that week. I… – 3:29 AM
@DuaneRankin
It’s all but over: Quick takeaway from Phoenix Suns loss to T-Wolves to trail 3-0 in series (w/videos) #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:22 AM
@BasketNews_com
Anthony Edwards got a little bit TOO EXCITED after Rudy Gobert’s points 😂 pic.twitter.com/L20VjwkK5s – 3:03 AM
@DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch said a few weeks back that Karl-Anthony Towns came to him with ideas of what he could do to effectively reintegrate himself to the team when he returned from injury. I asked KAT tonight what those ideas he presented to Finch were:
“Just sacrificing. Naz did a great… – 3:02 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on his approach for Game 4 and no one ever coming back from a 3-0 playoff deficit: “I’m the type to just focus on the next game. So play by play, possession by possession. They say nobody’s ever done it before, that’s exciting.” pic.twitter.com/MHstQpYnq8 – 2:50 AM
@ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards was asked if the Wolves feel like they’ve killed Phoenix’s spirit.
Ant: “We don’t think we broke their spirit until we win Game 4. We gotta win Game 4 and then we can say we broke their spirit.” – 2:49 AM
@DuaneRankin
‘Fire Vo-gel!’: Suns fans chant for coach’s firing in lopsided Game 3 loss to T-Wolves #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:47 AM
@DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns after the Game 3 win:
“I think that’s what’s really great about us right now, you’re seeing a team that’s really buying into each other, and sacrificing and doing the little things for each other so we can see ourselves win.” – 2:41 AM
@DuaneRankin
“Nah, I think we just got beat.”
Devin Booker when asked if the Suns separated during the 3rd quarter of Game 3 loss to T-Wolves. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns pic.twitter.com/Fm8Z5NmydJ – 2:40 AM
@DuaneRankin
“Third quarter kicking our ass.”
Bradley Beal as Suns were outscored 36-20 in 3rd quarter of Friday’s Game 3 loss. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns pic.twitter.com/cCmcZA5Osk – 2:37 AM
@DuaneRankin
“I’ve never been swept a day in my life. I be damn if that happens.” Bradley Beal as Suns down 3-0 to T-Wolves. Game 4 Sunday. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/89TxIVFDMz – 2:34 AM
@ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards said he was trying to get Rudy Gobert to join him in his late-game his celebration. pic.twitter.com/JASKGi91a9 – 2:26 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on hearing Suns fans booing: “Yeah, of course, we hear it all. They expect so much out of us, they pay their hard-earned money and they deserve to react how they wanna react. So it’s on us as players to use it as fuel and hopefully it ignites us for next game.” – 2:18 AM
@WorldWideWob
NBA in the thick of their biggest broadcast rights negotiation ever and they’re about to have no LeBron no Steph no KD for two months of playoffs games. – 2:13 AM
@Timberwolves
find someone who looks at you the way Jaden looks at Naz 🫶 pic.twitter.com/NI87V7rm7W – 2:12 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel on Suns fans booing: “That’s sports. You get your butt kicked at home, the fans are gonna boo. I don’t blame them.” – 2:05 AM
@Adam_Mares
The Suns are 0-5 in the playoffs since this moment. All blowouts.
pic.twitter.com/FBlpSlM0QG – 1:59 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal on Game 4: “I’ve never been swept a day in my life, so I’ll be damned if that happens.” – 1:58 AM
@DuaneRankin
“Rightfully so.” Devin Booker on fans booing. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 1:52 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal on the Game 3 loss: “That 3rd quarter is kicking our ass, man. Shit, I don’t know what you want me to say.” – 1:49 AM
@CTabatabaie
Timberwolves vs Nuggets
Thunder vs Mavs
The WCSF is going to be brilliant basketball – 1:43 AM
@JonKrawczynski
Rebounds tonight: MIN 60, PHX 33.
A lot of those were just hustle plays, grabbing long rebounds.
Rudy Gobert had 19p, 14r and played Nurkic right off the floor.
KAT had 18 and 13r in 24 minutes. – 1:34 AM
@LawMurrayTheNU
I did not expect a Suns team that beat Timberwolves 3-0 in regular season to be facing a 3-0 hole, and a thoroughly decisive one at that.
Impressed by Minnesota. They left the playoff chaos in 2022 and the injury misfortune in 2023. – 1:32 AM
@Herring_NBA
“I just wanna kill everything in front of me.” —Anthony Edwards to SVP on his mentality right now. – 1:32 AM
@TimBontemps
Anthony Edwards to @notthefakeSVP: “I just want to kill everything in front of me. That’s the main thing, pretty much. That’s all there is to it.” – 1:31 AM
@Balldontlie
Are you giving D-Book, KD and the Suns any chance of coming back from down 0-3 to the TWolves? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/UsytwcER9l – 1:30 AM
@JonKrawczynski
Just a dismantling of a glass-jawed team. The Wolves punched the Suns and they stayed punched. One more win and they’re in the second round for the second time in franchise history. – 1:28 AM
@ringernba
LeBron James = 0-3 in the playoffs
Kevin Durant = 0-3 in the playoffs
Steph Curry = missed the playoffs
We done with the 2010s? 😳😔😮💨 pic.twitter.com/iiSrtBON7t – 1:27 AM
@ESPNNBA
The Timberwolves are on the verge of eliminating the Suns 🐺 pic.twitter.com/mut3duTo4d – 1:27 AM
@erikslater_
Anthony Edwards dropped 36 points to go up 3-0 and was doing this in Phoenix’s building. pic.twitter.com/bgPNwqWACW – 1:26 AM
@statmuse
Most 30-point playoff games, Minnesota history:
7 — Anthony Edwards
7 — Kevin Garnett
Ant has played in 33 fewer games. pic.twitter.com/X0HEPA7WFf – 1:26 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Final: MIN 126, PHX 109
Beal: 28-4-4, 10-19 FG
Durant: 25-5-4, 8-18 FG
Booker: 23 Pts, 8 Ast, 8-15 FG
Edwards: 36 Pts, 9 Reb, 5 Ast, 12-23 FG
Suns go down 3-0 in the series. No team in 151 tries has ever won an NBA playoff series when trailing 3-0 – 1:26 AM
@HarrisonWind
This Suns train wreck should be a surprise to no one. Terribly built roster. No point guard. Your three best players are ball dominant scorers. A new owner taking over basketball operations and thinks he knows how to construct a team. No connectivity. No culture. A disaster. – 1:26 AM
@statmuse
The Timberwolves have their first 3-0 series lead in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/BM9CiVnoYA – 1:25 AM
@DaneMooreNBA
Ant just walked into the 1st row on the other side of the floor during free throws to dap up a Wolves fan in a Naz Reid jersey – 1:25 AM
@statmuse
Wins this playoffs:
0 — LeBron
0 — KD
0 — Kawhi
0 — Steph
A new NBA era is here. pic.twitter.com/kR33tYMcIk – 1:24 AM
@statmuse
Suns:
0 playoff wins this season
0 first round picks from 2025-2030
0 second round picks from 2024-2030 pic.twitter.com/RnUeKoSVVr – 1:24 AM
@SIChrisMannix
I don’t even know what you do if you’re Phoenix this summer. They blew all their assets to build a 2005-ish type team in 2024 and really have no way to improve it. – 1:24 AM
@KamBrothers
By the time Mat Ishbia finishes reacting to a first round exit, the Suns will be at the 10th apron of the salary cap. AK – 1:23 AM
@Adam_Mares
The worst part about the Suns being so disappointing is they pivoted away from a really good team that I think had more upside to uncover. Mikal was still ascending. Cam Johnson was good. – 1:23 AM
@ThisIsJMichael
Anthony Edwards doing the Degeneration X crotch chop will make Triple H, HBK, the Road Dogg. X Pac and Mr A$$ so proud – 1:22 AM
@BobbyMarks42
Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant will earn $150M next season.
The salary of the three players is more than 14 teams total payroll in 2024-25. – 1:21 AM
@WorldWideWob
Suns still havent won a playoff game since the one Mat Ishbia flopped against Jokic. – 1:21 AM
@DuaneRankin
Josh Okogie ejected after review as his foul from behind on Rudy Gobert was ruled a flagrant 2. #Suns down 118-99 with 2:54 left in Game 3. – 1:20 AM
@BillSimmons
Underrated subplot from series: Ant absolutely and unequivocally took the Team USA starting 2-guard spot from Booker. – 1:19 AM
@TimBontemps
Joel Embiid would’ve been impressed with that Anthony Edwards celebration. – 1:19 AM
@BasketNews_com
Was this a TRAVEL or NOT for Rudy Gobert? 👀
pic.twitter.com/9eBSls7jEz – 1:17 AM
@BrandonRahbar
LeBron 0-3
KD 0-3
Curry 0-0
Could be the first time since 2004-2005 that none of these three makes it to the 2nd round… much less the possibility of combining for 0 playoff wins. – 1:13 AM
@DuaneRankin
“Fire Vo-gel.”
A small, but noticeable number of fans chanting fire Frank Vogel. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 1:13 AM
@ChristopherHine
Phoenix if 5-for-7 from three-point range in this quarter. Wolves need to do a better job guarding the line the way they did the other three quarters. – 1:10 AM
@BillSimmons
Ant: “KD you’re my hero… thank you for everything…. and now, I’m going to take your soul.” – 1:07 AM
@JLEdwardsIII
Tony Brothers just trolled the hell out of Phoenix. “The call is successful, but Minnesota will still be shooting two free throws. We just called it on the wrong guy.”
I’m in tears lmfao – 1:07 AM
@highkin
The first clue about the Suns should have been that their center rotation was literally imported from a team that won 33 games last year. – 1:07 AM
@NateDuncanNBA
Good sub by Finch getting NAW back in the game. Lack of spacing with Anderson was hurting Wolves’ offense and letting PHX get away with this small group. – 1:03 AM
@DaneMooreNBA
9 to 1 Suns run since they pulled Nurkic and went KD-at-the-5
That’s comin in Game 4 – 1:03 AM
@DuaneRankin
#Suns down 13 after trailing by as many as 24. 7:42 left in Game 3. #NBAPlayoffs – 1:02 AM
@ChristopherHine
With Phoenix cutting into the Wolves lead (it’s down to 13) Finch turns to NAW with 5 fouls and 7:42 to play. Energy, execution has been off for the Wolves this quarter. – 1:02 AM
@DuaneRankin
Okogie given Suns spark. Defending Edwards. Has 6 points off bench. #Suns down 15 with 8:11 left in game. – 12:59 AM
@KellanOlson
Okogie trying his best to energize the team. Still a ton of time left and this could get difficult for the T-Wolves to close out if Phoenix goes on a run but a long way to go before we get there. – 12:59 AM
@erikslater_
With the Suns about to go down 3-0, I’m bringing back this article I wrote in December:
How Suns’ early struggles could impact Nets trade plans.
clutchpoints.com/nets-suns-broo… – 12:59 AM
@DuaneRankin
Thought this went through already.
#Suns #NBAPlayoffs video. pic.twitter.com/BzQCl5hIHn – 12:57 AM
@KendrickPerkins
Anthony Edwards ain’t asking or waiting for the torch to be passed. He walked into Kevin Durant’s house, snatch that mf off the table and walked out the front door. – 12:57 AM
@TimBontemps
The Lakers definitely would’ve beaten Minnesota, though.
Am I doing this right? – 12:55 AM
@DuaneRankin
The Suns are less than 10 minutes away from trailing 3-0 in a best-of-7 series. Down 21 to T-Wolves.
Last time they were swept in any series was the 1998-99 season in Portland took them out 3-0 in a best-of-5 series.
That was a lockout-shortened season. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns – 12:55 AM
@Tjonesonthenba
Denver and Minnesota showing us that it’s as much about the depth as it is about the top end guys – 12:54 AM
@ChristopherHine
McDaniels and Booker jawing at each other. Double techs incoming. – 12:53 AM
@NateDuncanNBA
The Suns have gotten every call tonight and they’re still down 20 – 12:51 AM
@hoopshype
The Draymond Green tweet about Jusuf Nurkic and the Suns is going to be 🔥 – 12:51 AM
@Timberwolves
Q4 STARTS NOW.
LET’S KEEP THIS ENERGY. pic.twitter.com/r50oPYYxZg – 12:50 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Criticize the Suns’ heart, the Big 3, execution and coaching all you want (it’s warranted), but y’all are operating with short memory spans if you think DA/CP3 from last year are changing anything that we’re seeing right now – 12:49 AM
@esidery
Another disastrous postseason unfolding for the Suns, now about to go down 3-0 to the Timberwolves, and some serious long-term questions will arise:
1. Frank Vogel’s job security is very much in question. Clippers head coach Ty Lue, who was the Suns’ preferred target last year,… pic.twitter.com/6uwef7aG1E – 12:48 AM
@Timberwolves
NAZ REID.
NAZ REID.
NAZ REID. pic.twitter.com/9KEIuiaq5K – 12:48 AM
@JLEdwardsIII
How do I know the Wolves are for real?
Rudy Gobert is 16-20 from the FT line through 2.75 playoff games. – 12:47 AM
@Twolves_PR
Through three quarters in Phoenix, the @Timberwolves lead 95-73.
Towns has 17 points and 10 rebounds and Gobert has 16 points and 12 rebounds, marking the fifth time in franchise playoff history two players have recorded a point/rebound double-double in the same game. – 12:47 AM
@flasportsbuzz
Obviously, you need elite talent to win. But that guarantees nothing. It’s easier not to gloss over what Heat has done last five years (even without a title) when you see the Suns embarrass themselves, at home no less, time and time again in playoffs, including tonight, with all… – 12:45 AM
@ChristopherHine
It was 63-57 when Nickeil Alexander-Walker checked in for Jaden McDaniels. The Wolves won the rest of the quarter 32-16. – 12:45 AM
@SamQuinnCBS
The Suns are about to get way more expensive as they enter an era in which the rules will be way more restrictive to them. Shit’s gonna be way harder for them moving forward. – 12:45 AM
@DuaneRankin
Suns down 22 late in 3rd.
Fans leaving. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/sZKyiKwnFF – 12:44 AM
@GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: MIN 95, PHX 73
Durant: 18 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-14 FG
Booker: 17 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-13 FG
Beal: 13-4-4, 5-13 FG
Towns: 17 Pts, 10 Reb, 7-12 FG
Suns -15 in 3PAs, -9 in 3P makes, -11 in FGAs, -16 in rebounds and -9 in 2nd chance points – 12:43 AM
@SamQuinnCBS
The Suns put together the ultimate true hooper roster and proceeded to become a slightly above average offense because they completely ignored skill set diversity and proper shot-selection.
Maybe the nerds know what they’re talking about idk. – 12:41 AM
@DaneMooreNBA
Wolves up by 22 in the 3rd quarter. Suns fans are booing as Vogel calls timeout. – 12:39 AM
@ChristopherHine
They are booing the Suns here in Phoenix as the Wolves are up 22. – 12:39 AM
@Timberwolves
reigning Sixth Man of the Year. pic.twitter.com/7vFDqvLA85 – 12:39 AM
@DaneMooreNBA
The Wolves played the final 4 minutes of the 1st quarter and 4 minutes in the middle of the 3rd quarter with both Towns and Gobert on the bench due to foul trouble.
The Wolves won those Kyle Anderson and Naz Reid minutes 20 to 18. That’s huge. – 12:37 AM
@ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards, on possession when the Suns aren’t going to double him, has to attack the rim, not do what he just did there. – 12:34 AM
@DuaneRankin
Eubanks had Reid under the basket, didn’t even look at the basket and passed it to Beal, who missed a short jumper.
Next trip, Eubanks scores off Gordon feed. #Suns down 20 as Reid hits 3. #NBAPlayoffs – 12:33 AM
@NBABlackburn
In the off-season, I said that the Suns would be the biggest threat to the Nuggets in the West, that they would have the second best record, and that they were very dangerous.
Lol – 12:32 AM
@mikefinger
If Phoenix decides it can’t make this work, it could be quite an interesting summer in … other places. – 12:31 AM
@AdamSpolane
I have a feeling a lot of teams will be gearing up to make a run at Devin Booker this summer, and Phoenix should probably listen because this thing doesn’t look salvageable right now – 12:31 AM
@NateDuncanNBA
Wolves 10/10 upper paint, Phoenix 3/12. That’s where the Suns would normally be making a lot of their money. – 12:30 AM
@DuaneRankin
#Suns have been outscored 24-11 in the 3rd quarter with 4:51 left in the quarter. #NBAPlayoffs – 12:30 AM
@MikeSGallagher
Man, the Wolves’ best bench player is killing the Suns again. – 12:29 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Suns down 19 and the boos are loud now. Taking another shot to the jaw here in the 3Q in a must-win Game 3 and failing to respond once again – 12:28 AM
@DuaneRankin
Alexander-Walker corner 3 contested.
Timeout Phoenix. Down 19. Another 3rd quarter fiasco.
#NBAPlayoffs – 12:28 AM
@ChristopherHine
Nickeil Alexander-Walker buries his third triple of the third quarter and the Timberwolves lead 83-64. – 12:28 AM
@DuaneRankin
Gobert dunk through the contact of Nurkic.
#Suns down 16, going small. Durant at the 5 with Gordon, O’Neale, Booker and Beal.
Towns picks up 4th checking Durant. So Finch is going small with Naz Reid at the five, Anderson at the 4 as he’s giving Gobert some rest. #NBAPlayoffs – 12:26 AM
@JonKrawczynski
Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been one of the very best players in this series. Better than Booker, better than Beal by a wide margin. – 12:25 AM
@ChristopherHine
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is making $4.3 million this season. – 12:25 AM
@TimBontemps
The Suns are looking like they are going to get run right out of their own gym with their season on the line. – 12:24 AM
@NateDuncanNBA
If KD isn’t going to be an automatic bucket in iso vs Towns it’s a wrap – 12:24 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Things are spiraling, Wolves are making shots, Suns ball movement is gone and there are some boo birds here in Game 3 in Phoenix – 12:23 AM
@NBAKicks
Kevin Durant debuts the first of the “producer pack” with the Nike KD 17 “Bink” at home! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/4ZoYPH54yo – 12:20 AM
@Tjonesonthenba
I’m not sure when the shift started but this Minnesota roster is starting to mirror the competitiveness of Anthony Edwards. – 12:20 AM
@DuaneRankin
Mike Conley with 13.
Towns 3. Stares at rim after making it.
Timeout Suns. Down 11 with 8:07 left in 3rd.
Minnesota is doing exactly what the Suns want to do in generating 3s. Forcing rotations. Towns wide open.
#NBAPlayoffs #Timberwolves #Suns – 12:20 AM
@langwhitaker
I’m rooting for Mike Conley to win and the Timberwolves to lose pic.twitter.com/wRjRfg6E1f – 12:19 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Wolves up 11. Restless energy in the building sets in. We’ve seen this before.
Suns desperately need a response coming out of this timeout or this could open up here in the 3Q for the 3rd straight game – 12:18 AM
@GeraldBourguet
4 fouls on Jaden McDaniels and Devin Booker has hit a few shots. If there were ever a time for Book to start looking like Book again, it’s now – 12:17 AM
@DuaneRankin
Jaden McDaniels 4th foul. Alexander-Walker checking in. #Suns down five as Nurkic splits FTs. #NBAPlayoffs – 12:16 AM
@SeanGrandePBP
3-0 LEADS – MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES HISTORY
(Yeah, there’s never been one.) – 12:16 AM
@DuaneRankin
What the T-Wolves are doing is forcing the Suns to compete for loose balls and rebounds.
So there’s not a moment the Suns can relax.
Down six as Booker scores. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 12:16 AM
@NateDuncanNBA
Well that Booker play makes up for the Gobert non-travel in the first half – 12:15 AM
@GeraldBourguet
Suns down 9 in 3-point attempts, 11 in shot attempts, 12 in rebounds and 10 on the scoreboard, despite KAT being in foul trouble for most of the first half. Not looking good – 12:13 AM
@KamBrothers
Durant just looked at Phoenix’s coaches as if to say “WTF is Nurk doing bringing the ball up the court?” AK – 12:12 AM
@DuaneRankin
Again, Towns hasn’t had the big game yet in this series. Has 14 and 9 with three fouls. Suns down 10. #NBAPlayoffs #Suns – 12:12 AM
@JonKrawczynski
There’s the Suns again: Royce O’Neale takes a contested 3 when KD had Conley on him. – 12:11 AM
@DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns lost his rhythm after getting into foul trouble. But he did start the game with an offensive flurry.
Wolves him to get that rhythm back in the second half. pic.twitter.com/HR807U5fBe – 12:09 AM
@Balldontlie
Minnesota is ahead of Phoenix in a high-scoring battle at the half 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Oje5YiRoGl – 12:02 AM
@DuaneRankin
T-Wolves two players with 3 fouls, Towns and Conley, and are still up 59-53 at the half.
PHX: Durant 14, Beal 11, Gordon 10, Booker 9. Turnovers: 6 have led to 6 Minnesota points.
MIN: Edwards 16, Gobert 11, Towns and Conley 10 each. Turnovers. 7 led to 10 Phoenix points. #Suns – 11:56 PM
@JonKrawczynski
The Ant-NAW-Jaden trio: the Suns haven’t been able to do anything with it. – 11:54 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Halftime: MIN 59, PHX 53
Durant: 14 Pts, 4 Reb, 4-8 FG
Beal: 11 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-9 FG
Booker: 9 Pts, 4 Ast, 3-7 FG
Gordon: 10 Pts, 2-2 3P, 4-4 FT
Edwards: 16 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-12 FG
Suns down 14-5 in 2nd chance points, only attempted 2 3s in the 2Q – 11:53 PM
@Timberwolves
CAN’T STOP HIM. 🐜
@PaniniAmerica Peak Performance of the Game. pic.twitter.com/lkF9cBVoGX – 11:52 PM
@DaneMooreNBA
Just watch Rudy Gobert. He’s had like seven possessions like this. pic.twitter.com/1R7Wm2XSpC – 11:49 PM
@DuaneRankin
When you close out hard and late, you expose your defense.
That’s what happened Game 2 and just happened right there. #Suns down 50-48. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:44 PM
@Timberwolves
Minnesota Mike is Minnesota nice with it. 👌 pic.twitter.com/FIyGcao9Te – 11:44 PM
@JonKrawczynski
Vogel staying with Booker with 3 fouls. Suns know they’re in deep trouble. – 11:43 PM
@ChristopherHine
Significant sequence from McDaniels there, with the strong offensive board, then draws No. 3 on Booker. – 11:42 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Third foul on Devin Booker with 5 minutes left in the 1st half. Gotta be careful here – 11:42 PM
@KellanOlson
Three fouls on Booker. McDaniels jumped over him for the rebound and then got him to bite on the fake. He’s staying in. – 11:42 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Wolves lead the Suns by 3 in a game here Minnesota has seven turnovers (5 in the 2Q) for 10 Phoenix points and the Suns have 17 free throws.
Even when I’m not covering the Pistons, it’s still the little things. – 11:41 PM
@DuaneRankin
Towns 3 fouls. Booker 2 fouls.
#Suns down 44-42 near midway point of 2nd quarter. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/ozsZ1NS32T – 11:40 PM
@NickDePaula
Devin Booker is back in the “Shattered Backboard” Book 1s tonight pic.twitter.com/KgkAFCFCEk – 11:35 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Bol Bol dunk in transition and the Footprint Center is the loudest it’s been so far tonight.
Chants of “Bol Bol” begin – 11:34 PM
@DuaneRankin
The space between the top of the FT circle and right before the half circle in the paint towards the baseline is open for Suns jumpers with the way Minnesota is defending them.
Bol Bol with the transition dunk. Tie game. Fans go crazy it. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 11:34 PM
@Timberwolves
22 PTS in Q1 for these two. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/UWIZvh2vHZ – 11:33 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
I think Minnesota is closer to putting a bow on this one than the score appears. The Suns haven’t played well.
Cut out the fouling, being just a tad too slow, it could get ugly. – 11:30 PM
@DarthAmin
Some guy in the crowd at Suns vs Wolves just got rowdy, subdued and ejected from the game. The first quarter hadn’t even ended yet. How do you get this worked up?? pic.twitter.com/EFDXdDaRxA – 11:29 PM
@KellanOlson
Bol Bol is in. Shown on the big screen and the crowd is already going crazy. – 11:27 PM
@statmuse
Free throw attempts in the 1st quarter:
15 — Suns
4 — Timberwolves
Minnesota is up 34-32. pic.twitter.com/oBea6dkKvc – 11:26 PM
@ChristopherHine
Monte Morris checking in to start quarter 2. Not sure if the early foul trouble has forced Finch’s hand a bit but he’s got 9 in the rotation tonight. – 11:26 PM
@Twolves_PR
After the first quarter, the @Timberwolves lead 34-32.
Edwards leads the way with 12 points, the third time in his playoff career he has tallied 10+ points in the first quarter.
Towns has 10 points on 4-7 shooting, including 2-3 from deep and 4 rebounds. – 11:26 PM
@DuaneRankin
Timberwolves 34 Suns 32 end of 1st quarter.
Grayson Allen (ankle) out Game 3 after previously being listed as questionable. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:25 PM
@ChristopherHine
Pour a few cups of coffee, we’re gonna be a while. Wolves lead 34-32 after one. Phoenix went to the free-throw line 15 times. – 11:25 PM
@JonKrawczynski
The Suns shot 15 free throws in the first quarter, and they’re still down 2. If the Wolves lock in and stop fouling, I don’t see how Phoenix answers. – 11:24 PM
@DaneMooreNBA
Both Towns and Gobert were on the bench with two fouls 8 minutes into the 1st quarter. Score was 22 to 21.
Finch went with Anderson-Reid-McDaniels-Edwards-NAW, and that group won the final 4 minutes by 12 to 11.
34-32 Wolves after 1 – 11:24 PM
@KellanOlson
Suns with 9 3PAs and 15 FTAs (!) in the first quarter. Got them to 32 points after missing a handful of good looks.
Down 2 but if the process remains consistent and they take care of the bal they’ll be in the driver’s seat. – 11:23 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
END OF 1Q: Wolves 34, Suns 32.
Minnesota has been better or just as good in every facet other than fouling.
Phoenix shot 15 FTs that quarter (made 14), the Wolves four. – 11:23 PM
@GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: MIN 34, PHX 32
Gordon: 10 Pts, 2-2 3P, 4-4 FT
Durant: 9 Pts, 4 Reb, 2-5 FG
Booker: 5 Pts, 2 Ast, 1-3 FG
Beal: 3 Pts, 1-4 FG
Edwards: 12 Pts, 4-8 FG
Towns: 10 Pts, 4 Reb, 4-7 FG – 11:23 PM
@NateDuncanNBA
Suns converstion in transition has been horrible in this series. Right now they’re running on 63% of Minnesota misses and have a 20 ortg on those plays. – 11:22 PM
@KellanOlson
This is a hell of an offensive quarter from Minnesota to still be up despite everything that’s going well for the Suns. – 11:21 PM
@ChristopherHine
Wolves are up to 9 fouls in the quarter and Phoenix is 12-for-13 from the line and have to say, except for maybe a few of the early ones, these have largely been fouls. – 11:20 PM
@JonKrawczynski
Suns are playing with desperation. Not playing well, but desperate. Wolves have been just a step behind on a lot of these fouls – 11:20 PM
@Tjonesonthenba
My God, the Phoenix Suns are getting the whistle of all whistles in this first quarter – 11:20 PM
@DuaneRankin
OK. Booker got into the paint as he caught Anderson on the switch. Passed it to Eubanks, who drew the foul.
I understand the play, but right there, he passed up a layup. Now if he misses, Eubanks can be there to clean it up.
Eubanks makes FTs. #Suns down three late in 1st. – 11:19 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Ant has been really good this quarter but think he’s missed some reads, either completely or a little too late, based off how the Suns are guarding him.
Players are open when he has the ball. – 11:19 PM
@GeraldBourguet
9 of the Suns’ 16 shot attempts have been 3s. They’re 4-for-9 from deep, but only 1-for-7 inside the arc. The offensive process is good. Just gotta stick with it through the early misses and make some shots – 11:13 PM
@DaneMooreNBA
The Suns have been running Naz Reid off the line all series, and they’re committed to a rim protector being there at all times. It’s forcing Reid to play more from the midrange/floater range — not his spots. – 11:12 PM
@CTabatabaie
This wasn’t called a travel on Gobert lol pic.twitter.com/sd5IBHYSFY – 11:10 PM
@DuaneRankin
Towns two fouls. Drew Eubanks checking in for Nurkic, Kyle Anderson in for Towns.
Very interesting matchups. Figure Anderson will guard Durant as McDaniels is on Booker and Edwards is on Beal.
Edwards 3. #Suns down 3. – 11:10 PM
@KellanOlson
Two fouls on KAT. Joins Conley and Gobert with two on the bench.
Huge 4:01 here @protectedpick @scooperhoops – 11:09 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
KAT, Gobert and Conley all with two fouls in the first quarter – 11:09 PM
@DaneMooreNBA
Rudy Gobert to the bench with 2 fouls, bringing in Naz Reid early.
Suns opting to keep KD on KAT, which means Nurkic needs someone to guard. They’re opting to hide him on McDaniels, living with Booker guarding Reid. – 11:07 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Ant Man just hit an insane and-1. Beal with one of the better isolation defensive possessions I’ve ever seen from him and Ant got that. – 11:07 PM
@ChristopherHine
Fouls pile up in a hurry for the Wolves now. Gobert and Conley each with 2, Phoenix back within 2. – 11:06 PM
@DuaneRankin
#Suns shooting FTs rest of the 1st quarter with 5:53 left in quarter. Down 17-15. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:06 PM
@JonKrawczynski
Conley and Gobert with 2 already. This is the Suns’ way back into it. – 11:06 PM
@KellanOlson
Suns in the bonus with 5:53 left and Gobert is out with two fouls. Gotta drive drive drive – 11:06 PM
@RickNoland
Teams I’m rooting against: Lakers, Mavs, Suns. Not sure why all are in West – 11:06 PM
@DuaneRankin
Rudy Gobert just moved Devin Booker of the way and to the floor.
Was called for foul. Eric Gordon for 3. #Suns down 17-13. – 11:05 PM
@ChristopherHine
Gobert picks up two fouls, let’s see if Phoenix can take advantage. Immediate Gordon 3. – 11:05 PM
@GeraldBourguet
2 fouls on Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid checks in. Suns down 17-10, gotta capitalize on this stretch with him out – 11:04 PM
@TheFrankIsola
Rudy Gobert just executed the greatest travel/non travel in NBA history. It was a Euro Step X 2. – 11:02 PM
@KellanOlson
Might have to put KD back on Towns already. KAT is driving right through the guards. – 11:02 PM
@KendrickPerkins
And they had the nerve to vote ole Rudy Gobert the most OVERRATED player in the league? Don’t hate the playa… hate the game! Keep shinin on em Rudy! CARRY THE HELL ON… – 11:02 PM
@KellanOlson
Suns are still talking to the officials about the blown travel call. – 11:01 PM
@KellanOlson
O’Neale is on Towns and Minnesota went after it right away.
Suns can either turn the ball over a lot and make shots they should make or can take care of the ball and not make shots they should make. Did that make sense. Saying the same thing a different way. – 11:00 PM
@ThompsonScribe
Gobert is a Euro who tried to Euro but couldn’t Euro 🤣🤣🤣🤣 – 11:00 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
Wolves are up 15-8 early, 5-5 from the floor since start 1-6.
Suns already distraught, complaining to refs after the Gobert missed travel. – 10:59 PM
@ChristopherHine
The Timberwolves start 1-for-6 but hit their next 5 shots and lead 15-8. Towns with 8 early points. – 10:58 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Timberwolves up 15-8 to start. Suns have created good looks early, but once again, they’ve gotta actually make them. Phoenix is 2-for-8 with 3 TOs in the first 4 minutes. Gotta finish around the rim – 10:58 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
That missed call on the blatant Gobert travel was brought to you by the missed Beal push-off. – 10:58 PM
@DaneMooreNBA
Royce O’Neale starting in place of Grayson Allen has shifted the way Phoenix is matching up.
Rather than Durant guarding Towns, O’Neale is on him.
It’s certainly shifted KAT’s offensive aggressiveness. He’s taken 5 of the first 8 shots. – 10:57 PM
@KellanOlson
Only two-and-a-half minutes in but the Suns are creating good looks in the first quarter again (and not taking advantage of it). – 10:55 PM
@JLEdwardsIII
I love the physicality the refs are letting teams play with, but Beal just got away with the most blatant push off I’ve maybe ever seen, – 10:54 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal is fired up. Hits the 3 and made sure everyone was ready to match his energy – 10:53 PM
@DuaneRankin
Towns 3.
What’s scary about T-Wolves is Towns hasn’t had a big game, but you know it’s coming.
Beal 3 answer. Tied 3-3. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 10:53 PM
@DuaneRankin
“It starts with competing, but you have to define for your players what competing means.”
Chris Finch on the Timberwolves that ranked 1st in the #NBA in defense this regular season and limited the Suns to under 100 points in Game 1 and Game 2. #Suns #Timberwolves #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/mfmhGPyPgq – 10:46 PM
@BobbyMarks42
Tax Teams and the Playoffs
1. Golden State- eliminated in the play-in
2. LAC- down 2-1
3. Phoenix- down 2-0
4. Boston- tied 1-1
5. Milwaukee- down 2-1
6. Denver- up 3-0
7. Miami- tied 1-1
8. LAL- down 3-0 – 10:45 PM
@BobbyMarks42
Tax Teams and the Playoffs
1. Golden State- eliminated in the play-in
2. LAC- down 2-1
3. Phoenix- down 2-1
4. Boston- tied 1-1
5. Milwaukee- down 2-1
6. Denver- up 3-0
7. Miami- tied 1-1
8. LAL- down 3-0 – 10:44 PM
@ThisIsJMichael
Just to be clear: Westbrook getting yanked helps the Clippers. The Mavs should be able to dictate he plays at least 40 min the next game – 10:39 PM
@DuaneRankin
“You’ve got to stay even keel.”
Chris Finch on being in an #NBAPlayoffs series as #Timberwolves up 2-0 on #Suns entering Friday night’s Game 3 in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/QgGKpOSTSd – 10:37 PM
@statmuse
Westbrook tonight:
19 MIN
0-7 FG
2 TOV
First career playoff ejection. pic.twitter.com/C7Ewc96USk – 10:33 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker in the black headband tonight. For those wondering, the Suns went 8-4 this season when he was rocking the black headband. Book averaged 31.2 PPG on 50% shooting in those 12 games – 10:29 PM
@NickDePaula
“Producer Pack” KD 17s tonight
by Bink!
@sommeave x @KDTrey5 pic.twitter.com/0G5PJ4WfDd – 10:15 PM
@DuaneRankin
“We’ve got to force more rotations. Not having 20 turnovers would give us a hell of a lot more possessions to get more 3s up. We’ve got to take care of the basketball.”
Frank Vogel on hoisting more 3s.
Avg 3PTAs regular season: 32.6.
Avg 3PTAs playoffs: 25.0. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/rPlte6WfgN – 10:11 PM
@MarcJSpears
“It’s definitely something that’s well-respected through the league for a beautiful reason. And that’s how you end up owning the city. That’s how people look at you as the mayor, the one showing that loyalty from the bottom up,” #Suns @DevinBook @andscape bit.ly/4dj0RG3 – 10:10 PM
@DuaneRankin
“We’ll see tonight.”
Suns coach Frank Vogel when asked if he plans to expand the bench rotation in Game 3 vs. Timberwolves down 2-0 in best-of-7 1st round series.
Grayson Allen (ankle) ruled OUT.
Royce O’Neale slated to start for Allen. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/SfnJsbJ2QS – 9:56 PM
@DuaneRankin
Karl-Anthony Towns and Kyle Anderson pregame. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/O9Hkevaq8p – 9:53 PM
@DuaneRankin
Suns team owner Mat Ishbia watching his kids pregame. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/oHIGEQ7sfJ – 9:50 PM
@KellanOlson
With Allen out, I expect Minnesota to cut off space in other areas with the rotation changes. The new body in the rotation will almost certainly be left open in the corner. T-Wolves might even leave O’Neale on the screening actions at the top Allen was triggering a lot. – 9:42 PM
@DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal pregame. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/XIaB0zNYyH – 9:30 PM
@DuaneRankin
Jaden McDaniels coming off career playoff high 25-point effort in Game 2 win for Minnesota. #Timberwolves #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/184w2Lbg8y – 9:29 PM
@DuaneRankin
Kevin Young has BYU in the building. #Suns #BYU #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/cNkU2knG7r – 9:22 PM
@KellanOlson
No Grayson Allen out here in his usual pregame shooting time slot – 9:10 PM
@Timberwolves
ready to handle business. 💼 pic.twitter.com/YT8oM8fYad – 9:00 PM
@DuaneRankin
Grayson Allen (ankle) game-time decision.
Frank Vogel said moving laterally has been “problematic” in practice Thursday. #NBAPlayoffs – 8:57 PM
@DuaneRankin
Press conference setup. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/bADlIleLlb – 8:42 PM
@BensHoops
On second thought, Nickeil Alexander-Walker only playing 4 total minutes in the Jazz’s playoff loss to the Dallas Mavericks in 2022 in a series where Jalen Brunson was torching them might have been a mistake. – 8:29 PM
@GeraldBourguet
5 “be better” adjustments for Suns in Game 3 vs. Timberwolves – bit.ly/3JD4Tvk via @PHNX_Suns – 8:02 PM
@DuaneRankin
Rose. Ran. Breakfast.
Errands. Dry cleaning.
Prepping. Watching Bucks-Pacers.
Lunch. Leaving for arena early.
Timberwolves at Suns.
Game 3. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/RkGbExFrlO – 7:16 PM
@Timberwolves
time to bring even more energy.
LET’S GET IT. pic.twitter.com/5xpUIDSMyX – 6:38 PM
@Suns
How many combined dunks will there be in the first three minutes of tonight’s game?
📲 Bet Now: bit.ly/49y8hCQ
@FDSportsbook | #ItTakesEverything – 6:03 PM
@Jim_Eichenhofer
Friday’s #Pelicans practice report (A 2022 first-round series vs. Phoenix featured an atmosphere Trey Murphy remembered today as “elite.” Jose Alvarado called it his job to get crowd involved. New Orleans eager to get back in Blender for playoffs vs. OKC): neworlns.co/3UBBLuL – 4:06 PM
@mcten
The playoffs are as good as time as any to announce this. Very proud to have worked with legendary NBA photographer @natlyphoto on his career retrospective book, “Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography.” It comes out in the fall but you can preorder now! amazon.com/Courtside-40-Y… pic.twitter.com/i4PYU2D5bw – 3:20 PM
@Suns
Playoff ready at our house 🏠
@FootprintCNTR | #ItTakesEverything pic.twitter.com/Mf5r7jl2ur – 3:13 PM
@DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns on Rudy Gobert’s impact:
“To just talk about defense, he does things that doesn’t show up on the stat sheet. So thank god we’re more in the statistical era where Synergy and stuff like that can help us understand the impact he makes on our team.”
Some Gobert… – 3:07 PM
@GeraldBourguet
On reducing turnovers, putting the Wolves in more actions, getting up 3s and a few other “be better” adjustments for the Suns in Game 3 tonight: bit.ly/3JD4Tvk – 3:05 PM
@DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns when asked about the narrative shifting in this series:
“We’re not worried about no narratives.” – 2:40 PM
@BasketNews_com
KYLE GUY WAS THAT GUY ONCE AGAIN 🤯
Lenovo Tenerife book their spot in the BCL final ✅ pic.twitter.com/BKhNoA3z0A – 2:18 PM
@DuaneRankin
“Don’t count us out.” Devin Booker.
“Can’t give up on us now.” Kevin Durant.
Limited tickets available for Friday’s 7:30 p.m. game suns.com/tickets.
Suns down 2-0 to T-Wolves. Lost Game 1 and Game 2 each by double digits, scoring under 100 each game. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/agd5T7FtvR – 1:34 PM
@ringernba
We’ll be LIVE on the Ringer NBA YouTube channel tonight after Wolves-Suns Game 3!!!
@seeratsohi and @JustinVerrier will be talking about today’s slate of games and where all the matchups stand heading into the weekend.
➡️ youtube.com/live/wwgRX2TYP… pic.twitter.com/7ssKNAd0NH – 1:23 PM
@KellanOlson
Game 3 preview.
A look at how the main themes coming into the series continue to play out for the Suns on the court and what to watch for after the developments in Game 2: arizonasports.com/story/3546601/… – 1:05 PM
@GeraldBourguet
“Possession-at-a-time basketball”
Kevin Durant on Game 3: “You just gotta go out there and do your job, man. I could give a speech about what it’s like in the playoffs or what a series was like being down 0-2 & coming back….We still gotta go out there & execute the game plan” pic.twitter.com/N6bkHbUWNb – 1:05 PM
@Suns
It takes everything. It takes everyone.
One mission. One goal.
🎟️ See you tonight: bit.ly/4d2EzrW pic.twitter.com/ficFK1PkN1 – 1:03 PM
@ScottAgness
Fever make official that former point guard Tully Bevilaqua has re-joined the staff as a video associate. She was with the Phoenix Mercury last season.
She’s been around often lately — in the draft room and offseason workouts. – 12:34 PM
@GeraldBourguet
Sometimes when you’re down 0-2 in a playoff series, the adjustment is just “be better.” Here are the 5 areas the Suns need to be better in Game 3 tonight if they want to keep their season alive: bit.ly/3JD4Tvk – 12:02 PM
@Baxter
NEW: Five years ago, Kevin Durant ruptured his Achilles and wondered if his career was over. Then, he forged on: “If I wasn’t doing this, what the f— else am I doing?” he tells ESPN. “Until the wheels fall off.” On the long road back to himself: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:35 AM
@Timberwolves
GAME THREE
Wolves at Suns
9:30pm CT, Footprint Center
📺 » @BallySportsNOR EXTRA / @ESPNNBA
📻 » @KFAN1003
📲 » Timberwolves.com/App
Preview » bit.ly/3Jzmcgu pic.twitter.com/ghC5jtwnfF – 11:33 AM
@DuaneRankin
“Do we agree on everything all the time? Nah. We have constant communication on what may work and we’ve got different perspectives in that locker room. That’s what great teams do, but everybody understands the mission.” Kevin Durant #Suns #NBAPlayoffs tinyurl.com/4xjeuy4b pic.twitter.com/kZyJzJkzXC – 11:21 AM
@DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns Big 3 of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal make ‘Shaqtin’ A Fool’ (w/video from Shaqtin’ A Fool) #Suns #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:15 AM
@CBSSportsNBA
NBA picks, best bets for Friday’s playoff games: Why Timberwolves are in the driver’s seat, plus Pacers-Bucks action, and more cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p… – 10:22 AM
@MarcJSpears
Phoenix #Suns guard Devin Booker is the constant amid continual change
Four-time All-Star is the lone remaining player from the Suns’ #NBA Finals team from 2021. bit.ly/4dj0RG3 #NBAPlayoffs @andscape @espn – 9:51 AM
@TommyBeer
The definition of Flagrant Foul Penalty 2, per the the NBA rule book:
“Unnecessary and excessive contact committed by a player against an opponent.” pic.twitter.com/RiiHn6NlNS – 9:30 AM
@StephNoh
Playoff leaders in free throw attempts:
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1. Joel Embiid (45)
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2. Jalen Brunson (27)
3. AD (20)
4. Jarrett Allen (19)
5. KD | Jokic | Dame | Suggs | Tatum (16) – 9:23 AM
@ctsbulls
Fantastic NFL Draft coverage on @670TheScore with more to come. Amped for Bears 2024 football. I Speak for Chicago. The days of the Packers owning the Bears are over. Book it. @ChicagoBears – 8:32 AM
@KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch just dropped getting into everything that happened on Thursday plus every other series @ChrisVernonShow
-Is this it for LeBron?
-Nuggets beauty
-BANCHERO!!
-Embiid’s 50 bomb
-midrange Halliburton?
-Mavs D
-Gobert!
-Thunder upside
-Heat odds open.spotify.com/episode/7Do1Xj… – 3:05 AM