The Phoenix Suns travel to the Target Center on Tuesday night to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a crucial Western Conference matchup. Both teams are fighting to avoid the Play-In Tournament, with only two games separating them in the standings. This game is crucial, as the Suns have already won the first two meetings of the season and are looking to sweep the series.
Phoenix enters the contest at 39–29, currently sitting seventh in the West. It has been a season of transition for the Suns after trading Kevin Durant to the Rockets in a blockbuster offseason deal that brought in Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. While Brooks is currently sidelined, the Suns have stayed in the race thanks to the elite scoring of Devin Booker and contributions from Collin Gillespie.
The Timberwolves arrive with a 41–27 record and hold the sixth seed. Minnesota has the pieces to be a contender, led by Anthony Edwards and the interior defense of Rudy Gobert, but they have struggled with consistency. They are looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to the Thunder and finally secure a win against a Phoenix team that has had their number all year.
Suns vs. Timberwolves: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT)
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
- TV Broadcast (Local): Arizona’s Family Sports, FanDuel Sports Network North
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (Free Trial available)
Projected Lineups
Phoenix Suns
- PG: Collin Gillespie
- SG: Devin Booker
- SF: Jalen Green
- PF: Royce O’Neale
- C: Oso Ighodaro
Minnesota Timberwolves
- PG: Mike Conley
- SG: Donte DiVincenzo
- SF: Jaden McDaniels
- PF: Julius Randle
- C: Rudy Gobert
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Injury Report For Timberwolves vs. Suns
Phoenix Suns
- Dillon Brooks (SF): OUT (Left hand fracture)
- Mark Williams (C): OUT (Left foot stress reaction)
- Grayson Allen (SG): DOUBTFUL (Left knee soreness)
- Haywood Highsmith (PF): QUESTIONABLE (Right knee injury management)
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Anthony Edwards (SG): OUT (Right knee soreness)
- Joan Beringer (C): OUT (G League assignment)
Odds
- Spread: Timberwolves -3.5
- Moneyline: Timberwolves -167 / Suns +142
- Over/Under: 221.5
Head to Head
The Phoenix Suns hold a 2–0 lead in the 2025–26 season series, having beaten Minnesota in both previous encounters. Historically, the Suns lead the all-time regular-season series 85–48, making them one of the most successful franchises against the Timberwolves.
Prediction For Suns vs. Timberwolves
This is expected to be a wire-to-wire battle. Even without Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves‘ frontcourt depth with Julius Randle and a healthy Naz Reid should allow them to dominate the glass. Expect Devin Booker to have a massive night, but for Minnesota to narrowly escape with a win in the final seconds to avoid the season sweep.
Score Prediction: Timberwolves 113 – Suns 112
Where To Watch Across The Globe
United States
- Date/Time: March 17, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Channel: FDSN North, AZFamily, Suns+
Canada
- Date/Time: March 17, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: March 18, 2026, 12:00 AM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: March 18, 2026, 11:00 AM AEDT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: March 18, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: March 18, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: March 18, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: March 18, 2026, 1:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: March 18, 2026, 5:30 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, JioCinema, Sports18
Brazil
- Date/Time: March 17, 2026, 9:00 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: March 17, 2026, 6:00 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: March 18, 2026, 9:00 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: March 18, 2026, 8:00 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: March 18, 2026, 8:00 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
