Phoenix Suns 104, Minnesota Timberwolves 116
NBA · 2026-03-17 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Phoenix Suns 116–104 on 2026-03-17 in NBA play, a 12-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q4 9:56 swung win probability 61% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Phoenix Suns lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 39 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 104 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 36 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 116 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q4 9:56 swung win probability 61% → 100%.
Why Phoenix Suns lost
- Lost Q4 18-24 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 9:56 (win probability 61% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 44.8% eFG vs a 53.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 10–0 | Q1 9:25 | 65% → 31% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 12–0 | Q4 9:56 | 61% → 100% |