Timberwolves Defeat Suns Behind Randle's 32 Points

Minnesota bounces back from loss to Thunder as Randle leads the way

Mar. 18, 2026 at 8:25am

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Julius Randle scored 32 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the second half to defeat the Phoenix Suns 116-104 on Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Bones Hyland added 22 points off the bench for the Timberwolves, who were without top scorer Anthony Edwards due to a knee injury. Devin Booker led the Suns with 34 points, but Phoenix dropped its third game in a row.

Why it matters

The win helps the Timberwolves bounce back from a recent loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they continue to battle for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The Suns, on the other hand, have now lost three straight games and will need to find a way to get back on track.

The details

The Timberwolves outscored the Suns 52-41 in the second half to seal the victory. Minnesota started the fourth quarter on an 11-2 run to take a 15-point lead, and the Suns were unable to get closer than nine points the rest of the way. In addition to Randle's big game, Bones Hyland scored 22 points off the bench for the Timberwolves.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.

The players

Julius Randle

A forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored a game-high 32 points in the win.

Devin Booker

A guard for the Phoenix Suns who led his team with 34 points in the loss.

Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves' leading scorer who missed the game due to a right knee injury.

Bones Hyland

A guard for the Timberwolves who scored 22 points off the bench in the victory.

Naz Reid

A Timberwolves player who left the game in the first half due to a sprained right ankle but later returned.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game highlights the Timberwolves' depth and ability to bounce back from a recent loss, as they were able to overcome the absence of their leading scorer Anthony Edwards and pull away from the struggling Suns in the second half. The win keeps Minnesota in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race.