Dillon Brooks Wants 1 Team in Suns Postseason Battle

The Phoenix Suns just might have the chance to prove Dillon Brooks right.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has called out the Minnesota Timberwolves, saying the Suns "have their number" and that he wants to face them in the playoffs. The Timberwolves currently hold the 4th seed in the Western Conference, while the Suns are in 7th place, so they would need to climb up to meet Minnesota in the first round. Brooks believes the Suns have the Timberwolves' number, citing a recent regular season win where both he and Devin Booker fouled out but the Suns still won.

Why it matters

This sets up a potential postseason matchup between the Suns and Timberwolves that could have extra meaning and intensity after Brooks' comments. The Suns are looking to return to the playoffs after missing out last year, and facing a team they believe they have an edge over could provide extra motivation.

The details

The Suns are currently 2-0 against the Timberwolves this season and will face them one more time on March 17. Two years ago, the Timberwolves swept the Suns in the playoffs when Phoenix was led by Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, but the team didn't have Brooks then. First-year Suns head coach Jordan Ott says the team is excited to play in these meaningful late-season games as they push for a playoff spot.

  • The Suns and Timberwolves will face each other one more time in the regular season on March 17, 2026.
  • Two years ago, in the 2024 playoffs, the Timberwolves swept the Suns in a postseason series.

The players

Dillon Brooks

A forward for the Phoenix Suns who has called out the Minnesota Timberwolves, saying the Suns "have their number" and that he wants to face them in the playoffs.

Devin Booker

A star player for the Phoenix Suns who was part of the team that was swept by the Timberwolves in the 2024 playoffs.

Kevin Durant

A star player who was part of the Phoenix Suns team that was swept by the Timberwolves in the 2024 playoffs.

Bradley Beal

A star player who was part of the Phoenix Suns team that was swept by the Timberwolves in the 2024 playoffs.

Anthony Edwards

A star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who was part of the team that swept the Suns in the 2024 playoffs.

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What they’re saying

“If they run into us, it's going to be problems. We have their number this year.”

— Dillon Brooks (Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast)

“The one game we were here for the in-season tournament, Book [Devin Booker] gets fouled out. I get fouled out, and we still win the game ... Yeah, we got their number.”

— Dillon Brooks (Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast)

“Anytime you can win, you'll take it. It doesn't matter who it is. Every team's trying to go out there and play as hard as they possibly can every night.”

— Jordan Ott, Suns Head Coach (Suns Media Availability)

What’s next

The Suns and Timberwolves will face each other one more time in the regular season on March 17, 2026. If the Suns are able to climb up to the 5th seed in the Western Conference, they could potentially meet the 4th-seeded Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.

The takeaway

This potential playoff matchup between the Suns and Timberwolves could have extra intensity and meaning after Dillon Brooks' comments, as the Suns look to prove they have the Timberwolves' number and avenge their 2024 playoff sweep. The Suns' late-season push for a playoff spot adds to the intrigue of this potential postseason clash.