The Minnesota Wolves continue their flawless performance. During the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, they gradually took the lead over the Phoenix Suns (105-93). A victory which allows them to take the break before traveling to Arizona in the first round of the play-offs.
The third in the Western Conference were able to count on Jaden McDaniels and Mike Conley but also on an omnipresent Rudy Gobert. 18 points, 9 rebounds, 3 interceptions, 2 assists… The French pivot produced a high-level performance. Enough to legitimize his nomination for the trophy for best defender of the year, alongside Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs) and Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat). Mobile and focused, he did a superb job against Kevin Durant and Yusuf Nurkic.
Constantly embarrassed, the Suns lost 20 balls. “We had this ball management problem during the season, and it popped up again tonight,” lamented coach Frank Vogel, who called Minnesota “an elite defensive team, probably the best in the league.” league”.
As nothing was going well for the Suns, fullback Grayson Allen came out during the 3rd quarter after twisting his right ankle. Phoenix absolutely must react on Friday in the first of two home games.