PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves have intertwined stories over the past several seasons, with another chapter written by forward Dillon Brooks.

Dec 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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The Suns forward spoke on Million Dollaz Worth of Game about his confidence in his team to take on the Timberwolves if they meet in the playoffs. Phoenix has faced Minnesota twice this season, both victories, including in the NBA’s in-season tournament that led to one of the team’s most impressive comeback wins of the year.

“You never know, like, I can have a great year this year and win a chip, whatever, whatnot,” Brooks said. “But they run into us, it’s going to be problems.”

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) celebrates with teammates after hitting the game winning shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half of an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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On Nov. 21, at home, Phoenix trailed Minnesota by eight points in the final 50 seconds. After a few defensive stops, turnovers, and missed free throws from the Timberwolves, Suns’ Collin Gillespie sank the game-winning basket with 6.4 seconds left to take a 114-113 win.

All done without two of their offensively productive players.

“Book get fouled out, I get fouled out, and we still win the game,” Brooks said. “And we went over there… No Book. We beat them, no Book.”

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) against Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) during an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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With the upper hand on Minnesota and Phoenix emerging as a threat this season, Brooks’ comments add another edge to the story between the two teams. With stars on both sides and games that have brought out the best in the Suns, it may serve as a preview of what’s to come if they cross paths in the playoffs.

Phoenix is hungry for postseason success after deep runs in prior seasons. A potential matchup between the teams would pit two of the Western Conference’s most dynamic squads against each other and draw league-wide attention. Brooks’ comments only heighten the intrigue for fans.

For Brooks, his message is clear on where he stands regarding how the Suns see the Timberwolves competitively.

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“Yeah, we got their number.”

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