At Target Center; 7 p.m. Monday.
Wolves gameday preview vs. Phoenix
Timberwolves come home for four games after losing to the Clippers for third time this season
November 15, 2021 at 5:40AM
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Wolves update: The begin a stretch of four games at home after going 1-3 on their most recent road trip. That trip ended with a whimper in their 129-102 loss to the Clippers, who are 3-0 against the Wolves this season. Karl-Anthony Towns had just eight points a night after scoring 29 against the Lakers. Anthony Edwards, who scored nine against the Lakers, responded with 21 points and 9-for-22 shooting against the Clippers. After starting the season in the top 10, 10 Wolves' defensive efficiency has slipped to 15th (107 points allowed per 100 possessions)
Suns update: The Suns owned the second-best record in the Western Conference entering Sunday, and improved to 9-3 with a 115-89 victory over the Houston Rockets. Center Deandre Ayton was doubtful for the game and sat out because of a lower-leg injury. Ayton hasn't played since Nov. 4. … Devin Booker is averaging 22.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, and Chris Paul leads the league with 11 assists per game.
The players communicated through a group text chain to pull themselves out of a four-game losing streak. But the thread is used for other ways to bond and build camaraderie.
