I don't care what the records say; I think Phoenix is a better team than the Minnesota Timberwolves, especially now with Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined for Minnesota.

The Suns also have motivation on their side, as they're battling to make the postseason and preferably avoid the play-in tournament. The Suns are a half-game behind the fifth-place Dallas Mavericks but also only one and a half-game ahead of the Lakers in ninth place.

Sure, the Timberwolves are not without motivation either, as they're looking to hold on to the No. 1 seed in the West, but they've been overachieving all season, and they must know it too.

Lastly, the Wolves are in a potential flat spot after putting a 133-85 beating on the Toronto Raptors last time out.

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