The Phoenix Suns will tip off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a West Group A Emirates NBA Cup match on Friday, November 21.
The Suns (9-6) are coming off a comfortable 127-110 road victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
The Timberwolves (10-5) are coming off back-to-back wins over the lowly Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards.
For Minnesota, Jaden McDaniels (wrist) was out for the Timberwolves’ previous game against Washington. He is listed as a decision to play Friday. Terrance Shannon Jr., a 2024 first-round pick, is dealing with a foot injury.
For Phoenix, Jalen Green remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Grayson Allen has missed the Suns’ past two games with an injured quad and remains listed as a game-time decision.
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The Suns are 1-0 in NBA Cup play thus far with a +22 differential. The T-Wolves are 2-0 in NBA Cup play with a +54 differential and lead West Group A.
This will be a big early test for a retooled Suns team with tournament implications during the season.
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What channel will the Suns vs Timberwolves NBA Cup match be shown on? How to watch on television
The game between the Suns and Timberwolves will be broadcast locally on Arizona’s Family, Channel 3.
Fans in Minnesota can watch on FanDuel Sports Network.
NBA League Pass customers can also watch the game on that service.
What time does the Suns vs Timberwolves NBA Cup game start?
Tip-off for the game is scheduled for 7:00 PM MST.
What is the all-time record between the Suns and Timberwolves?
Going into Friday’s game, the Suns have a significant advantage in the all-time matchup against the Timberwolves. Phoenix is 83-48 all-time against Minnesota.
Suns vs. Timberwolves prediction
Phoenix will look to remain undefeated in the NBA Cup on Friday night, but the Timberwolves are certainly a formidable opponent.
Minnesota is already 2-0 in NBA Cup play with a dominant +54 point differential. Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle provide a daunting one-two offensive punch, while “Stifle Tower” Rudy Gobert and his four Defensive Player of the Year awards anchor the defense.
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Phoenix will have fresh legs after two days off. The Suns have also played well at home this year (6-2 record), but with Green out and Allen dealing with a quad injury that would also force him to miss the game, Phoenix may not have enough firepower.
Prediction: Timberwolves win 122-114
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