(My Sportsbook) - The Phoenix Suns will shoot for their third straight win when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at the Target Center. Phoenix posted its second straight win and fourth in six tries following Tuesday's 99-98 triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center. Matt Barnes buried a three-pointer with 21 seconds to go to put Phoenix ahead for good and ended with 16 points, going 4-of-7 from beyond the arc. Steve Nash had 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and handed out a game-high 15 assists. Nash also came away with eight rebounds and Amare Stoudemire had 22 points in a winning effort. The Suns are 6-2 away from the desert this season. Center Shaquille ONeal (rest/hip) is probable for Wednesday's game. Minnesota has won two of its last three games after an eight-game slide and handed the Detroit Pistons a 106-80 setback on Sunday at the Target Center. Randy Foye scored a game-high 23 points and added 14 assists while Ryan Gomes registered 20 points and seven rebounds for the T-Wolves. Al Jefferson had 19 points and eight boards in the win. Craig Smith had 16 points and nine rebounds off the bench for Minnesota, The Timberwolves are 2-4 as the host this season. On the injury front for Minnesota guards Rashad McCants (back) and Kevin Ollie (calf) are both listed as questionable against Phoenix. Phoenix and Minnesota split four meetings a year ago, but the Suns have won 10 of the past 14 matchups. The Suns have dropped two in a row at Minnesota. |
