NBA 2025: Collin Gillespie And Mark Williams Lead Phoenix Suns To Victory Over Minnesota Timberwolves

The Phoenix Suns secured a hard-fought 108-105 road victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, snapping the Wolves' five-game winning streak. Despite missing key players, the Suns were led by Mark Williams with 22 points and Collin Gillespie's 19 points. The Suns contained a late surge by the Timberwolves, who were powered by a spectacular 40-point performance from Anthony Edwards. The game also saw Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert ejected in the third quarter for a flagrant foul. The win gives Phoenix a crucial boost as they head into the NBA Cup Quarterfinals.

Updated on: 9 December 2025 12:48 pm

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots over Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie, front, works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) shoots while defended by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) steals the ball from Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) celebrates after making a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) loses control of the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks, left, shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) handles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo, left, shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr