Wolves-Suns preview

December 15, 2018 at 3:38AM

8 p.m. vs. Phoenix at Talking Stick Resort Arena • FSN, 830-AM

Wolves update: The Wolves will try to salvage the final game of this road trip after going 0-3 in Portland, Golden State and Sacramento. The Suns present a winnable game for the Wolves, but the Suns haven't rolled over for the Wolves of late. The teams split four meetings last season despite Phoenix going 21-61 overall. The Wolves allowed a season-high 141 points in their loss to Sacramento on Wednesday, although Andrew Wiggins had one of his most efficient offensive performances of the season in shooting 10-for-15 from the field for 25 points. Taj Gibson will miss the game because of personal reasons.

Suns update: The Suns are in the midst of rebuilding their roster while also trying to rebuild their current building. Owner Robert Sarver tried to squash speculation that the Suns might move to another city if government in Phoenix doesn't approve funding to renovate Talking Stick Resort Arena or approve a new arena in the area. On the court, the Suns are the worst team in the Western Conference. Devin Booker, who didn't play in the Suns' 99-89 win over Dallas on Thursday, is averaging 23.5 points per game while the No. 1 pick from last summer's draft, Deandre Ayton, is averaging 15.5 points on 58 percent shooting. The Suns own the third-worst offensive rating in the league and fifth-worst defensive rating.

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