The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised past the Phoenix Suns, 118-91, at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Tuesday.
It was an emphatic victory for the Timberwolves (23-24), who never let up after going on a big run in the second quarter. Phoenix (11-38) never led, but managed to tie the game early in the period. The Wolves quickly changed that, though, as 10 points in the quarter from Karl-Anthony Towns helped spark a run that gave Minnesota a 15-point lead by halftime. The Timberwolves continued their domination in the second half, going on a quick run to start the third quarter and holding Phoenix to just 42 second-half points.
Towns finished as Minnesota's leading scorer with 25 points. His impact went far beyond the scoring column, however, as he added 18 rebounds and seven assists. The star big man's play was complemented by the performance of Josh Okogie. The rookie point guard finished with 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists.
Phoenix, meanwhile, saw a promising showing from sophomore wing Josh Jackson. Jackson helped tie the game up with a pair of free-throws in the second, which gave him two of his team-high 27 points. He added 10 rebounds and three blocks.
Both teams will take the court again on Thursday, with Phoenix playing host to the Portland Trail Blazers and the Timberwolves taking a trip to Los Angeles to face the Lakers.
