Julius Randle Leads Timberwolves Past Suns

Julius Randle led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a thrilling 120-117 victory over the Phoenix Suns with a buzzer-beating three-pointer, finishing the game with a season-high 35 points and seven assists. The Timberwolves, who have struggled this season following a significant trade that brought Randle to Minnesota, overcame a 16-point deficit and a stellar performance from Devin Booker, who scored 44 points for the Suns. The game was marked by critical moments, including a controversial lack of foul calls against the Suns and missed opportunities that could have sealed the game for Phoenix. Randle's winning shot came after a well-timed timeout which allowed the Wolves to set up an effective out-of-bounds play. This victory serves as a potential turning point for the Timberwolves, who improved to 8-6 on the season. The win was celebrated fervently by the home crowd at the Target Center, highlighting the excitement of buzzer-beaters in basketball.