Gameday preview: Phoenix at Wolves

March 23, 2014 at 12:31AM

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2:30 P.M. VS. PHOENIX • No TV, 830-AM

Preview: The Suns are in ninth place in the Western Conference, five games ahead of 10th-place Minnesota. The Suns have won two in a row and four out of five and are a half-game behind Memphis for the final playoff spot in the West.

Players to watch: Suns G Eric Bledsoe scored 15 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter in a win over Detroit on Friday. G Goran Dragic has reached double figures the past 14 games.

Injuries: Wolves C Ronny Turiaf (knee) and guard A.J. Price (appendectomy) are out. C Nikola Pekovic (ankle bursitis) is doubtful. G J.J. Barea (left foot sprain) is questionable. Suns C Emeka Okafor (herniated disc) and G Leandro Barbosa (left hand fracture) are out. Kent Youngblood

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