Phoenix Suns (13-10, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (15-8, sixth in the Western Conference)

Minneapolis; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Timberwolves take on Phoenix.

The Timberwolves have gone 10-7 against Western Conference teams. Minnesota ranks ninth in the Western Conference in rebounding averaging 43.2 rebounds. Rudy Gobert leads the Timberwolves with 10.2 boards.

The Suns are 12-9 in Western Conference play. Phoenix has a 6-8 record against opponents above .500.

The 120.3 points per game the Timberwolves average are 6.5 more points than the Suns give up (113.8). The Suns average 116.2 points per game, 1.2 more than the 115.0 the Timberwolves give up.

The two teams match up

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