One of the most intense series in this year’s NBA playoff will be between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns. Despite facing various challenges, the T-Wolves have high hopes and missed the top seed by just one win. On the other side, the Suns had an impressive finish, moving up from the play-in zone and securing a direct spot in the playoffs.
Before Betting on Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns Series
The Minnesota Timberwolves have welcomed Karl-Anthony Towns back in the regular campaign’s last game. Previously, he missed 18 games due to a knee injury. Although KAT had a modest performance with 10 points in 29 minutes, six boards, and two assists, his potential to fully recover during the series is a point of intrigue.
The one whose form is at the peak is Anthony Edwards, who averages 25.9 points this year. Rudy Gobert will have a massive role, and one of the best defensive centers must stop Jusuf Nurkic in the paint and his offensive boards. He would need to maintain his average of 9.2 defensive rebounds per meeting.
The Suns won seven of the season’s last ten meetings, thus managing to avoid the play-in challenges. As time went by, they got all of their top three superstars healthy and on the floor, so their rise in form wasn’t surprising at all.
Durant and Booker have the same point average, 27.1 per game, while Bradley Beal adds 18.2. We will also need to mention Grayson Allen, whose role here is of the utmost importance. The former Duke Blue Devil drops 13.5 points and makes a big defensive contribution.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns Head to Head
The Suns were better in all three meetings during the regular part of the season. They had two wins at home, 133-115 and 97-87, while the last one took place in Minneapolis on April 13, when Phoenix took another win, 125-106. Though, the hosts didn’t play with all of their best players.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns Series Predictions
Those three wins the Suns posted over the T-Wolves have to mean something. Plus, their form is improving, with all three superstars playing superbly. Minnesota won’t have KAT in his best shape, which will be a problem, so we give Phoenix an edge here. They will advance to the West semis in six games.
