Fouls and ejections are left, right, and center throughout the NBA games. The Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker found himself involved in yet another physical play of the season. Things went rough between Booker and Jaden McDaniels during the Suns’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves
With just 20 seconds left on the clock, McDaniels poked Booker in the face during a confrontation. The incident led to both players receiving technical fouls. However, McDaniels’ action was deemed serious enough for ejection, even though the Timberwolves had already secured a 121-113 victory.
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The clash between McDaniels and Booker was not an isolated incident. Throughout the game, the two players traded words and showed frustration towards each other. In the final moments, this tension boiled over, resulting in McDaniels’ costly decision to poke Booker. While the Wolves celebrated their win, McDaniels’ ejection came in handy, adding drama to the final moments of the match.
Interestingly, McDaniels’ ejection wasn’t the only controversial moment of the game. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was also ejected in the third quarter after accumulating two technical fouls. His fiery exit seemed to energize the Wolves, as they quickly built their largest lead of the game shortly after.
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Devin Booker And Kevin Durant’s Combined Efforts Couldn’t Save The Suns
Phoenix met with a saddening loss against the Timberwolves despite their stars shining as bright. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for an impressive 61 points in a hard-fought game against Minnesota. Booker scored 28 points and dished out eight assists, while Durant matched his scoring with 33 points.
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Despite their stellar performances, the Suns fell short, losing to the Timberwolves on Wednesday night. This defeat ended Phoenix’s three-game win streak and allowed Minnesota to extend its winning streak to four games.
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 61 points, but the Suns fell to the Timberwolves, 121-113. pic.twitter.com/YSk6F1dU3i
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However, the Suns controlled much of the first half, leading by as much as 12 points. They went into halftime up by four, showing promise and energy. However, the dynamic shifted in the third quarter as Minnesota, spurred by Anthony Edwards, rallied to regain the lead. Edwards scored 33 points himself, helping his team dominate the second half.
As the game progressed, the Timberwolves pulled away in the final quarter, establishing a lead that the Suns couldn’t overcome.
