When Devin Booker was left off the NBA All-Star team, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained why he deserves to be there.
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Watch: Mike Budenholzer reacts to Suns collapse in 121-113 loss to TimberwolvesFollowing a 121-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves where the Phoenix Suns collapsed in the second half, Suns coach Mike Budenholzer reacted to the result.
The Phoenix Suns couldn’t cover up their weaknesses and flaws in Wednesday’s 121-113 loss Wednesday to the Minnesota Timberwolves before a sellout crowd of 17,071 at Footprint Center to end a three-game homestand.
The NBA head coaches have to pick two guards, three frontcourt players and two "wild card" players at any position for the reserves. The West All-Stars have five frontcourt reserves in Davis, Jackson Jr., Sengun, Wembanyama and Jalen Williams.
Nurkic said he and Suns coach Mike Budenholzer didn’t talk for two months. This is consistent with him saying Budenholzer didn’t inform him about a decision not to play him Jan. 9 against Atlanta.
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Anthony Edwards scores 33 points as Timberwolves beat Suns 121-113 for 4th straight win
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards named All-Star for 3rd straight season
Edwards, 23, is having arguably the best season of his career through 48 games. He's averaging 26.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists while shooting 44.8% from three and playing 36.7 minutes a night.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards again is an NBA All-Star
Star. The Timberwolves guard earned his third consecutive appearance to the All-Star Game after coaches voted him as one of seven Western Conference reserves. Edwards is averaging a career high 26.3 points and shooting a career best 42% from 3-point range.
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.
"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.
For the Suns, they need Durant in the lineup to continue their recent hot streak. Phoenix has won three consecutive games and eight of their last 10 contests. They now sit eighth in the Western Conference standings with a 24-21 record after falling all the way to 12th in the standings.
He has played in only two of the last 14 games and recently told reporters that he and head coach Mike Bidenholzer haven ... Suns are 10-9 without him, so Budenholzer's lineup adjustments are ...
Kevin Durant is questionable to suit up for the Suns after landing on the injury report with a left thumb injury.
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