Phoenix Suns Skip Play-in, Secure No. 6 Seed with Timberwolves Win

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns are set to face off in the first round of the NBA playoffs, with the series starting in Minnesota. The Suns secured the sixth seed in the Western Conference by defeating the Timberwolves, who dropped to the third seed, in a season where Phoenix never allowed Minnesota to come within single digits in the second half of any game. Despite their higher seeding, the Timberwolves are considered underdogs against the Suns, setting the stage for a potentially thrilling playoff clash.