Suns fall short at buzzer against Timberwolves with short-handed roster

The Phoenix Suns faced a tough 120-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves without Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant due to calf strains. Despite a strong start and a shakeup in the starting lineup, the Suns couldn’t hold on to their lead. Devin Booker shone with 44 points, but a controversial no-call in the final seconds led to a buzzer-beater by Julius Randle. Although Phoenix showed resilience and effort, they couldn’t secure the win, extending their losing streak. The Suns will now face the Orlando Magic without Beal and Durant, hoping to turn their fortunes around. Budenholzer praised the team’s effort and Booker’s performance, but the Suns need to find a way to close out games and get back on track. It was a disappointing loss for Phoenix, but they showed promising signs with their new lineup strategy and defensive tactics. As they face a tough road ahead, the Suns will need to regroup and come back stronger in the upcoming games. Despite the setbacks, there is still belief and determination within the team to overcome adversity and find success in the remainder of the season.

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