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Minnesota Timberwolves Defeat Phoenix Suns 120-95 in Game One of NBA Playoffs

Five Takeaways from Minnesota's Strong Finish

120-95 Victory Gives Timberwolves 1-0 Lead

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-95 on Tuesday night in Game One of the Western Conference semifinals. The victory gives the Timberwolves a 1-0 lead in the series.

Timberwolves Led by 12 Points Early

The Timberwolves led by 12 points early in the game, but the Suns fought back to tie the score at 50-50 at halftime. In the third quarter, the Timberwolves pulled away again, outscoring the Suns 35-19. The Timberwolves continued to add to their lead in the fourth quarter, eventually winning by 25 points.

Strong Performances by Towns, Edwards, and Russell

Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves with 33 points and 14 rebounds. Anthony Edwards added 25 points and D'Angelo Russell had 23 points and 9 assists.

Suns Struggled to Find Offensive Rhythm

The Suns struggled to find an offensive rhythm throughout the game. Devin Booker led the Suns with 23 points, but he shot just 8-of-22 from the field.

Game Two Set for Thursday Night

Game Two of the series is scheduled for Thursday night in Minneapolis. The Suns will be looking to even the series, while the Timberwolves will be looking to take a 2-0 lead.

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