Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards dueled, scoring 33 points each as the Phoenix Suns lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-113 after a second-half collapse.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was ejected after his second technical foul during Wednesday's game against the Suns.
"Obviously I’m a player so I’m trying to play but it’s not up to me,” Dunn said.
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker is set to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves, while Kevin Durant and Ryan Dunn are questionable due to injuries. The Timberwolves will miss key players Terrence Shannon and Donte DiVincenzo.
The Timberwolves threw a number of players against 25-year-old Ja Morant, including Mike Conley, a former Memphis Grizzlies guard who is 37.
The Phoenix Suns (24-21) play the final of their homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) on Wednesday.
Kyrie Irving explained how his former teammate and current Suns star Kevin Durant should be proud of getting close to 30000 points.
With less than two minutes left in the game and Minnesota leading 117-106, Grayson Allen clearly kicked an Anthony Edwards pass, but it went uncalled and resulted in an easy dunk for Allen. A Kevin Durant three then cut the deficit to six points, but the Wolves were able to hold on and close it out.
Edwards recorded 33 points (11-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 121-113 win over Phoenix. Edwards' efficient shooting helped him post a team-high 33 points during Wednesday's victory.
For those still holding onto optimism regarding the Phoenix Suns' chances at becoming a contender this season, they continue to test your faith.
Head coach Chris Finch was ejected in the third quarter after picking up his second technical foul, forcing Anthony Edwards to step in and hold back his furious coach before things escalated further.