Wolves-Phoenix game recap

December 10, 2019 at 5:45AM
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jordan Bell, right, loses the ball as Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Wolves forward Jordan Bell lost the ball as Suns forward Dario Saric defended during the first half Monday. (Ken Chia — AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Dario Saric, Phoenix

He got back at his old team, scoring 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting and grabbing nine rebounds.

BY THE NUMBERS

14 Assists for former Wolves point guard Ricky Rubio, who also scored 16 points.

26 Suns second-chance points.

17 Wolves turnovers; Phoenix had nine.

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