"Obviously I’m a player so I’m trying to play but it’s not up to me,” Dunn said.

For those still holding onto optimism regarding the Phoenix Suns' chances at becoming a contender this season, they continue to test your faith.

Ryan Dunn was ruled out prior to tip-off due to an ankle sprain suffered early in Phoenix's victory over the Washington Wizards, so the Suns had to adapt once again. Head coach Mike Budenholzer opted to keep the same starting lineup intact that contributed to the victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.

Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards dueled, scoring 33 points each as the Phoenix Suns lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-113 after a second-half collapse.

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had to be the middle man after head coach Chris Finch got ejected against the Suns.

The Minnesota Timberwolves head to Footprint Center to face the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup. The Timberwolves are 25-21, which puts the team in seventh place. The Suns are 24-21, which puts the team in eighth place.

The Timberwolves are currently 13-11 on the road with a point differential of +3, while the Suns have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home.

Two teams playing some good basketball meet on Wednesday and Kenny Ducey is siding with the visitors based on their ability to score at the rim. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns will both take three-game winning streaks into play on Wednesday, seeking out a win that would really solidify a solid month of January.

Despite the loss, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker put up strong individual performances. Durant matched Edwards with 33 points and seven assists in 40 minutes, while Booker added 28 points and eight assists. Bradley Beal contributed 17 points and six assists, while Grayson Allen chipped in with 11 points and seven rebounds.

The Timberwolves outscored Phoenix 30-14 over the next 10 minutes to deliver a 121-113 road victory over a team it is jostling with for position in the middle of the Western Conference standings. Wednesday’s bout was very reminiscent of Minnesota’s first-round sweep over the Suns last spring.

The Suns led by as many as 12 points after the midway point in the first half, but were unable to sustain their advantage. The T-Wolves were down two, 72-70, when their head coach, Chris Finch, was ejected after receiving a second technical with 5:07 left in the third quarter.