Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Did Devin Booker’s 1st-quarter burst hold up at Target Center?

The Phoenix Suns moved to 39-30 after a 116-104 result against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who went to 42-27 at Target Center. The Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves match summary started with a 39-point opening quarter from the Suns, but Minnesota’s 51 percent shooting helped it close out the game at 8:00 PM EDT.

First quarter

The Phoenix Suns opened with 39 points in the first quarter while the Minnesota Timberwolves answered with 36 points. Devin Booker led the Suns in the previous game with 34 points, and Phoenix’s 10-point unanswered run showed up early in a night that featured 10 lead changes.

Second quarter

The Suns added 24 points in the second quarter, and the Wolves countered with 28 points to take control into halftime. Phoenix finished with 25 assists and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.27, while Minnesota produced 28 assists and 40 bench points to swing second-unit possessions.

Third quarter

The Suns put up 23 points in the third quarter, and Minnesota posted 28 points behind 61 percent shooting on 2-point attempts and 50 points in the paint. Oso Ighodaro’s previous-game line of 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 steals reflected the kind of interior-and-activity mix Phoenix needed as Minnesota piled up 11 blocks, a Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves turning point tied to rim protection.

Fourth quarter

Phoenix scored 18 points in the fourth quarter while Minnesota closed with 24 points as the Wolves’ defense held the Suns to 38 percent from the field. Royce O’Neale had 3 steals in the previous game, and the Suns finished with 13 steals in this one, but Minnesota’s 60 percent true shooting and 13 fast-break points matched Phoenix’s 44 paint points and kept the Valley from flipping the late margin, fitting the post-game thoughts Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves full match report.

The next Phoenix Suns broadcast will be at 8:00 PM EDT on 3/19/2026, with the Suns visiting the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, and it will be available on AZFamily, Suns+, and FDSSW. Keep it locked for the game recap, follow the box score, and share this article with Suns fans looking for the latest Phoenix result and Timberwolves recap details.