Game 4 of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns first round playoff series will be held at the Footprint Center in Arizona on 28 April. The Suns are down 0-3 and would look to avoid getting swept in front of their hometown crowd.
The Suns have been struggling to solve the Timberwolves puzzle as they were blown out in Game 3 by 17 points. Leading the charge for Minnesota was Anthony Edwards, who tallied 36 points while Rudy Gobert controlled the paint with 18 points and 14 boards.
On the other side, the Suns' big three of Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 76 of the team's 109 points.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns: Preview, betting tips, and prediction
The Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns Game 4 matchup will happen on April 28. TNT has television broadcast rights and they will be presenting the same feed to NBA League Pass subscribers for those who prefer to watch via online live streaming.
Moneyline: Timberwolves (-130) vs Suns (+110)
Spread: Timberwolves -2.0 (-110) vs +2.0 Suns (-110)
Total (O/U): Timberwolves (u211.0) vs Suns (o211.0)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns: Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are just one win away from ending a two-decade playoff series victory. Anthony Edwards has been excellent in this series and the Suns would need to find some answers to keep his momentum from escalating.
Coach Frank Vogel and the Suns are not conceding easily and Bradley Beal takes pride in not being swept in his NBA career, seeking to ensure that streak will not be broken in Game 4.
Key contributions from Rudy Gobert have been the X-factor for the Suns and the French center continues to silence doubters, anchoring the paint for the T-Wolves.
The Suns need more than just Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to step up in order for the team to get a puncher's chance to avoid getting swept in Game 4.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns: Starting lineups, subs and rotation
PG - Mike Conley, SG - Anthony Edwards, SF - Jaden McDaniels, PF - Karl-Antony Towns, C - Rudy Gobert
Aside from the starters, the T-Wolves have been using a nine-man rotation, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker being the first player to come off the bench. Naz Reid, Monte Morris and Kyle Anderson are expected to see minutes as well.
PG - Bradley Beal, SG - Devin Booker, SF - Kevin Durant, PF - Royce O'Neale, C - Jusuf Nurkic
Just like their opponents, the Suns form a strategic nine-man rotation, with Eric Gordon coming off the bench and getting starter minutes. Drew Eubanks, Josh Okogie and Bol Bol are also inserted into the game to relieve the starters.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns: Betting tips
Anthony Edwards, even in his fourth year in the league has shown that he has nerves of steel, leading the T-Wolves in scoring in this playoff series at 28.0 points. The props given to him are 26.5 points and we should see him break that.
With their backs against the wall, Kevin Durant should be fired up for this upcoming game. Averaging 24.7 points per game, his NBA prop of 25.5 points should be broken to avoid getting swept and to maximize his strength in scoring.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns: Prediction
This is going to be the last game for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns series and should wrap things up in Game 4. The T-Wolves win with the spread covered while the total should go under in this matchup.
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