MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have saved themselves from some disappointing losses of late thanks to strong fourth quarters. They had to attempt another fourth-quarter comeback Monday night from down 11, this time with Rudy Gobert out because of an ejection for a flagrant foul.
But the Wolves couldn’t get enough consistency at both ends of the floor in a 108-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. The loss ended a five-game win streak.
Anthony Edwards had a big scoring night (40 points). Some of his teammates weren’t as proficient. Jaden McDaniels, Donte DiVincenzo, Naz Reid and Mike Conley combined to shoot 4 for 31. Mark Williams had 22 for the Suns, who played without an injured Devin Booker.
Gobert ejected, close to suspension
Gobert was ejected at the 7:59 mark of the third quarter after he committed a flagrant-2 foul on Williams, who had committed a flagrant foul on him earlier in the quarter. This marked four flagrant fouls on the season for Gobert, totaling five flagrant foul points (he receives two points for the flagrant-2).
One more flagrant-1 foul and Gobert will receive a one-game suspension. If he commits another flagrant-2 foul, he will receive a two-game suspension. Official Tyler Ford said after reviewing the play Gobert had made “significant” contact to Williams’ ribs as he was in the air.