Phoenix Suns at Minnesota Timberwolves 11/9/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Phoenix Suns look to bounce back from a loss with a victory on Wednesday when visiting the Minnesota Timberwolves. Phoenix is 7-3 and first in the Pacific Division, 1 ½ games ahead of the second-place LA Clippers. Phoenix was defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers 100-88 on Monday night. Phoenix lost veteran guard Chris Paul because of soreness in a heel and his status is unknown for Wednesday’s game .

Devin Booker is leading Phoenix in scoring with an average of 27.0 points per game, while Deandre Ayton is the second leading scorer and the leading rebounder with averages of 15.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Chris Paul is the leader in assists with an average of 10.2 assists per game. Phoenix has five players averaging double-figures in scoring. The Suns are shooting 47.6% overall and 36.3% from 3-point territory.

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to bounce back from a loss with a victory on Wednesday when hosting Phoenix. The T-Wolves are 5-6 and fourth in the Northwest division, 3 ½ games behind the first place Utah Jazz. Minnesota was defeated by the New York Knicks 120-107 on Monday and the Timberwolves have lost four of the last five.

Anthony Edwards is the leading scorer for Minnesota with an average of 22.8 points per game, while Karl-Anthony Towns is the second leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 22.0 points and 5.5 assists per game. Rudy Gobert is the leading rebounder with an average of 13.9 rebounds per game. Minnesota has six players averaging double-figures in scoring and the T-Wolves are shooting 47.3% overall and 33.1% from 3-point territory.