The Phoenix Suns faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4, making significant changes to their strategy in an attempt to secure a victory. Despite strong performances from star players Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, the Suns ultimately fell short with a final score of 122-116, resulting in their elimination from the playoffs.
One of the key factors in the Suns’ loss was Bradley Beal fouling out with just nine points on 4-of-13 shooting, along with six turnovers. However, the Suns did show improvement in their defensive physicality, holding the Timberwolves to just 38% shooting in the first half.
Booker had an impressive game, scoring 49 points, while Durant added 33 points to the scoreboard. However, they were unable to outshine Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, who also put up strong performances for their team.
In a bold move, the Suns utilized a small-ball lineup with Eric Gordon and Josh Okogie coming off the bench. This adjustment seemed to pay off as Phoenix managed to limit their turnovers and score 23 points off of Minnesota’s mistakes.
Despite these changes, the Suns were ultimately unable to secure a win and were eliminated from the playoffs. The team will now have to regroup and focus on improving for the next season, as they look to come back even stronger in the future.
