The Phoenix Suns lost to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs despite having an All-Star trio on their roster. As a result, Devin Booker became genuine about what they needed to do to win the series.
In that particular game, the Timberwolves defeated Phoenix 120-95. Edwards demonstrated why he is one of the best young players in the NBA today, scoring 33 points while shooting 58 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Rudy Gobert had 14 points and 16 rebounds in 37 minutes.
The Suns, on the other side, saw Kevin Durant score 31 points on 11 of 17 shots from the field. Devin Booker played 37 minutes and scored 18 points, while Bradley Beal contributed 15 points and six assists.
Phoenix must now win one game at Target Center to move to the next round. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are one step closer to winning the series, which would mark the franchise’s best playoff run in decades.
Devin Booker Explains What the Phoenix Suns Must Do Following Game 1 Loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After the game, All-Star guard Devin Booker spoke with the media about his first-round matchup against Minnesota. Duane Rankin uploaded a video on X:
Minnesota’s lineup includes Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Naz Reid, who add physical intensity to the Timberwolves. With these players on defense, Edwards and Towns are able to score on the other end of the court.
This type of lineup has proven to be an issue for the Suns, particularly against the Timberwolves’ defense. Hopefully, Booker and the Suns can figure out how to beat them in the first round and advance.