Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 17, 2026

Devin Booker's 34 points and Julius Randle's 32 kept this matchup competitive, but Minnesota's depth and defensive grip in the second half proved decisive in a 116-104 victory that landed well below pregame expectations.

The opening quarter was a shootout: combined 75 points in the first 12 minutes set the tone for what looked like an offensive evening, with Phoenix's 39 and Minnesota's 36 trading buckets early. But the Timberwolves clamped down immediately after. The second half saw the game's character shift dramatically—combined scoring dropped to just 93 points across the final 24 minutes, with Q4 the quietest frame at 42 combined. Phoenix managed only 23 points in the third and 18 in the fourth, while Minnesota held steady at 28 and 24 respectively. Bones Hyland (22 pts, 5 ast) and Ayo Dosunmu (19 pts, 5 reb) anchored Minnesota's balanced attack, complementing Randle's output. For Phoenix, Oso Ighodaro chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds, but the Suns' role players couldn't generate enough consistent scoring to keep pace.

The 220 combined total fell 1.5 points short of the 221.5 market line, finishing under despite a blazing Q1. DAGGER's pregame over call missed the mark, but a live adjustment hit as the game's second-half deceleration became clear. This result aligned with recent head-to-head trends—the previous two meetings between these teams had totals of 213 and 227, with this game settling in the middle range.