GAME RECAP
Impact player
Markieff Morris, Phoenix
The Suns forward came off the bench to score 25 points on 10-for-13 shooting, making all three of his three-pointers. He also had eight rebounds and two blocked shots.
By the numbers
61-20 The Suns' edge in points off the bench.
95-for-165 What the Wolves have allowed their past two opponents to shoot from the field in consecutive losses.
5-for-21 The Wolves from the field in the fourth quarter.
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