The 2024 NBA Playoffs have provided plenty of drama and intrigue, with the opening round series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns emerging as one of the must-watch matchups. After grabbing a commanding 2-0 lead on the road, the Timberwolves return home with a chance to put a stranglehold on the series with a pivotal Game 3 victory.
Minnesota has looked like a team on a mission, dominating the first two games by an average of 18.
The Phoenix Suns punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs and avoided the play-in tournament with a convincing 125-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. The win secured the No. 6 seed for the Suns in the Western Conference, setting up an intriguing first-round matchup against the No. 3 seed Timberwolves.
Leading the charge for Phoenix was Bradley Beal, who erupted for 36 points on a scorching 6-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc.
The Bradley Center is set to host a clash of titans on Sunday as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks welcome Devin Booker’s Phoenix Suns. This marquee matchup is a rematch of last season’s epic NBA Finals series that saw the Bucks prevail in six hard-fought games to capture their first championship in 50 years.
While the stakes may not be quite as high this time around, there is still plenty of intrigue surrounding this interconference showdown.
