The Phoenix Suns face a desperate fight for survival as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves for a crucial Game 4 of their Western Conference Playoff series at Footprint Center. The third-seeded Timberwolves, surprisingly leading the series 3-0, hold the upper hand and aim to close out the series on the road. The Suns are slight money line underdogs and face a monumental task against a confident Timberwolves team, having lost Game Three at home.
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Basketball: 2024 NBA Playoffs Game 4
Where to Watch: ESPN
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
Date: 29.04.2024 04:30
Phoenix Suns
The pressure is on the sixth-seeded Suns to avoid an embarrassing sweep. Their high-powered offense, led by Devin Booker (23 points), Kevin Durant (25 points), and Bradley Beal (28 points), was largely ineffective in Game 3. While the star trio delivered decent scoring numbers, the rest of the team struggled mightily, combining for just 33 points. The Suns must find a way to contain Anthony Edwards and improve their defensive effort. Furthermore, their supporting cast needs to step up and provide more offensive firepower if they hope to extend their season.
It's an opportunity for us to do something never done before. We're going to embrace that. There's no quit in this group. We have to take it one game at a time, and that's where our whole focus will be.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves put on a masterclass in Game 3, dismantling the Suns 126-109. Anthony Edwards was unstoppable, scoring a game-high 36 points, with 18 coming in a dominant fourth-quarter performance. Rudy Gobert provided a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds, anchoring the Timberwolves' interior defense. For the third straight game, the Wolves took control in the third quarter and built a commanding 22-point lead entering the final frame. Minnesota's balanced scoring attack, with six players in double figures, overwhelmed the Suns. Additionally, the Timberwolves dominated the boards with a staggering 50-28 rebounding margin.
Betting odds
The Timberwolves are 1.75 favorites on 1xBet, which lists the Phoenix Suns as 2.075 underdogs on their home court. Kevin Durant is priced at 1.71 odds to score 25 points on Bet365, while Anthony Edwards is priced at 2.65 to hit 30. Betting the spread, the Suns are priced at 1.94 for (+1.5) on Betway, which lists the Minnesota Timberwolves for 1.61 odds at (+2.5). Read more here.
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