Suns Secure Narrow Win Over Timberwolves Despite Edwards' Stellar Performance

The Phoenix Suns narrowly defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105, with Mark Williams contributing 22 points and seven rebounds. Collin Gillespie's crucial free throws secured the win after a late comeback attempt by the Timberwolves. The Suns' last field goal was a dunk by Williams with nearly four minutes left. Grayson Allen missed a late free throw, allowing Minnesota to close the gap to one point before Gillespie's free throws extended the lead.

Despite missing Devin Booker due to a groin injury, the Suns (14-10) saw strong performances from Gillespie, who scored 19 points, and Dillon Brooks, who added 18. Jayden McDaniels missed a potential game-tying three-pointer on Minnesota's final possession, ending their five-game winning streak.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves (15-9) with an impressive 40 points and nine rebounds, shooting 15 for 21 from the field.

In another thrilling match, rookie Dylan Harper made a decisive shot with nine seconds left, helping the San Antonio Spurs secure a 135-132 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Harper ended with 22 points and five assists. Harrison Barnes led San Antonio (16-7) with 24 points as seven Spurs players scored in double figures. The Pelicans' comeback was spearheaded by rookie Derik Queen's triple-double of 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Queen missed a critical three-pointer with seven seconds remaining that could have given New Orleans the lead. Trey Murphy III contributed significantly for the Pelicans with 32 points. However, this loss marked their seventh consecutive defeat.

The Indiana Pacers secured a victory against the Sacramento Kings with a score of 116-105. Andrew Nembhard shone brightly for Indiana by scoring 28 points and achieving his first double-double of the season. Bennedict Mathurin supported him by adding another 25 points to their tally. This win marks Indiana's fourth in their last six games after starting the season poorly at 2-16.

Nembhard was efficient from the field, hitting 10 of his 18 shots and providing a season-high of 12 assists. Pascal Siakam also contributed to Indiana's success with his performance of 23 points, five rebounds, and four assists.

Russell Westbrook stood out for Sacramento despite their loss. He recorded his remarkable 207th career triple-double with stats of 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 14 assists. Westbrook was accurate from the field too, making ten out of sixteen attempts while also adding three steals to his performance.

The Suns' victory over Minnesota showcased their resilience despite missing key players like Devin Booker. Meanwhile, San Antonio's narrow win over New Orleans highlighted Dylan Harper's potential as he delivered under pressure. Lastly, Indiana's triumph against Sacramento demonstrated Andrew Nembhard's growing influence on his team’s success this season.