The Minnesota Timberwolves(1-0) host the Phoenix Suns(0-1) for Game 2 in Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
In Game 1, there wasn’t much competition. Minnesota took a 120-95 victory, showing off their offensive and defensive prowess. On the offensive end, Anthony Edwards is the Timberwolves leader. In game 1, Edwards had 33 points and six assists.
Conversely, the visitors saw Kevin Durant score 31 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Also, Devin Booker had 18 points and five assists. Bradley Beal chipped in 15 points, six assists, and three steals.
Who will win this game and get one step closer to moving on to Round 2 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs?
Timberwolves vs. Suns Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | -3
-112 |
O 211.5
-110 |
-155 |
| Phoenix Suns | +3
-108 |
U 211.5
-110 |
+130 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Timberwolves vs. Suns Game Details
- Fixture: Phoenix Suns @ Minnesota Timberwolves
- Date and Time: April 23, 2024 @ 7:30 pm EST
- Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Minnesota Timberwolves | vs. | Phoenix Suns |
| 56-26 | Record | 49-33 |
| 113.1 | Points Per Game | 116.0 |
| 48.5 | FG% | 49.2 |
| 38.7 | 3PT% | 38.1 |
| 51.6 | Rebounds Per Game | 51.8 |
| 106.4 | Points Allowed Per Game | 113.3 |
| 44.9 | Opponent FG% | 46.4 |
| 35.4 | Opponent 3PT% | 36.4 |
| 78.2 | Opponent FT% | 77.5 |
| 49.8 | Opponent Rebounds Against | 49.5 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 W-L | 3-2 |
| 100.9 | Team Pace | 102.1 |
Key Stats
Minnesota Timberwolves
Edwards averaged 25.9 points and 5.1 assists this season, and had a great game when it mattered most. This season, Gobert Averaged 2.1 blocks and 12.9 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 21.8 points per game, as well as 8.3 rebounds per contest.
Phoenix Suns
Game 2 needs to be closer and more competitive. Durant leads the team in points per game at 27.1. Devin Booker also averages 27 points per game but only scored 18 in Game 1. Beal averaged 18.2 points per game over the regular season.
Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Kyle Anderson – Questionable
- Jaylen Clark – OUT
Phoenix Suns
- Grayson Allen – Questionable
- Damion Lee – OUT
Game Prediction
The first game of this series was a blowout, but I don’t expect the same from the second game. The Suns lost the offensive rebound battle 13-3 in Game 1. Even though Phoenix will keep this game closer, Minnesota will still dominate the glass with their size. I would still pick the Timberwolves to win this game, and three points is just too small of a spread to not take it.
Final Pick
Minnesota Timberwolves -3 (-112)
About the Author
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