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Anthony Edwards scores 33 points as Timberwolves beat Suns 121-113 for 4th straight win

PHOENIX, AZ – Anthony Edwards dropped 33 points, Julius Randle chipped in 28, and the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 121-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to four games.

Despite trailing for most of the game, the Timberwolves surged late in the third quarter to grab an 81-77 lead. Nickeil Alexander-Walker played a key role in the comeback, hitting three 3-pointers early in the fourth to give Minnesota a 10-point advantage. Alexander-Walker finished with 23 points, connecting on 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. The Timberwolves shot an impressive 56% from the field.

Phoenix saw its three-game winning streak come to an end. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 33 points, while Devin Booker added 28 and Bradley Beal contributed 17. However, Phoenix’s offense faltered in the third quarter, managing just 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting.

The game had its share of drama, as Minnesota head coach Chris Finch was ejected in the third quarter for arguing with officials after receiving a second technical foul. In the final minute, forward Jaden McDaniels was also ejected following a brief altercation with Booker.

Phoenix led 59-55 at halftime, with Booker scoring 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting.

The Timberwolves rallied after a slow start, despite missing forward Naz Reid (illness) and guard Donte DiVincenzo (big toe sprain). On the other hand, the Suns reverted to their bad habits, committing 16 turnovers.

Up next: The Timberwolves will face Utah on Thursday night, while the Suns will take on Golden State on Friday.