Who's Playing

Minnesota @ Phoenix

Current Records: Minnesota 10-31; Phoenix 26-13

What to Know

This Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 117.32 points per game. They and the Phoenix Suns will face off at 10 p.m. ET March 19 at PHX Arena without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Minnesota isn't favored, but they just beat the odds in their last matchup, so don't count them out.

The Timberwolves are hoping for another victory. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 123-119 win over Phoenix on Thursday. Small forward Anthony Edwards (42 points) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (41 points) were the top scorers for Minnesota.

Minnesota's win lifted them to 10-31 while Phoenix's loss dropped them down to 26-13. Karl-Anthony Towns will be someone to keep an eye on after he shot 5-for-7 from beyond the arc and almost finished with a triple-double on 41 points, ten rebounds, and eight assists on Thursday. Let's see if he can build on that strong performance or if Phoenix's defense can bottle him up.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: PHX Arena -- Phoenix, Arizona
  • TV: Fox Sports - Arizona
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Suns are a big 11-point favorite against the Timberwolves, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Suns as a 10.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Minnesota have won ten out of their last 18 games against Phoenix.

  • Mar 18, 2021 - Minnesota 123 vs. Phoenix 119
  • Feb 28, 2021 - Phoenix 118 vs. Minnesota 99
  • Dec 09, 2019 - Phoenix 125 vs. Minnesota 109
  • Nov 23, 2019 - Phoenix 100 vs. Minnesota 98
  • Jan 22, 2019 - Minnesota 118 vs. Phoenix 91
  • Jan 20, 2019 - Minnesota 116 vs. Phoenix 114
  • Dec 15, 2018 - Phoenix 107 vs. Minnesota 99
  • Dec 23, 2017 - Minnesota 115 vs. Phoenix 106
  • Dec 16, 2017 - Phoenix 108 vs. Minnesota 106
  • Nov 26, 2017 - Minnesota 119 vs. Phoenix 108
  • Nov 11, 2017 - Phoenix 118 vs. Minnesota 110
  • Jan 24, 2017 - Minnesota 112 vs. Phoenix 111
  • Dec 19, 2016 - Minnesota 115 vs. Phoenix 108
  • Nov 25, 2016 - Minnesota 98 vs. Phoenix 85
  • Mar 28, 2016 - Minnesota 121 vs. Phoenix 116
  • Mar 14, 2016 - Phoenix 107 vs. Minnesota 104
  • Jan 17, 2016 - Minnesota 117 vs. Phoenix 87
  • Dec 13, 2015 - Phoenix 108 vs. Minnesota 101

Injury Report for Phoenix

  • Cameron Johnson: Out (Covid-19)
  • Torrey Craig: Out (Coach's Decision)

Injury Report for Minnesota

  • D'Angelo Russell: Out (Knee)
  • Jordan McLaughlin: Out (Covid-19)