"Here's how the unexpected happened: Minnesota pushed ahead 113-105 with after Donte DiVincenzo hit his second free throw with 1:09 left. Phoenix brought the ball up the court and Brooks' 3-pointer was off the mark, but Royce O'Neale was there for the offensive rebound and putback, cutting it to 113-107 with 49.3 seconds left. A few seconds later, Gillespie stole the in-bounds pass and Brooks found Jordan Goodwin for a 3-pointer, slicing the lead to 113-110. There were still 43.4 seconds remaining."
"Brooks stole Julius Randle's pass on the next possession, Goodwin followed with a quick layup and it was suddenly 113-112 with 21.4 seconds. Edwards missed two free throws with 12.7 seconds, setting up a final shot for the Suns. "We lost our minds," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. "Poor execution, turnovers, obviously, and just didn't stay locked-in during the last 90 seconds.""
Phoenix erased an eight-point deficit in the final minute to stun Minnesota 114-113. The sequence included Royce O'Neale's offensive putback, a steal by Collin Gillespie on an in-bounds pass, and a Jordan Goodwin 3 that trimmed the lead. Dillon Brooks forced a turnover and Goodwin's quick layup cut the margin to one with 21.4 seconds remaining. Anthony Edwards missed two free throws with 12.7 seconds left, giving Phoenix a final shot. Collin Gillespie hit the go-ahead jumper with 6.4 seconds remaining. Minnesota coach Chris Finch cited poor execution and turnovers in the last 90 seconds.
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