The Phoenix Suns have had to bench a starter from earlier in the season, and he's had a strong reaction to the change.

The Phoenix Suns (22-21) begin their three-game homestand against the lowly Washington Wizards (6-37) on Saturday.

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight game by beating the Phoenix Suns 121-113 on Wednesday night.

but the Suns are opting to keep their starting five the same. Dunn had started 12 straight games prior to the injury. Phoenix's starting five consists of Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Royce O'Neale ...

Jones produced 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes during Monday's 111-109 win over the Clippers.

Kevin Durant scored 30 of his 36 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-121.

Jones provided a spark from deep in Monday's contest, leading all Suns players in shots made from deep while handing out a team-high-tying assist total and finishing as one of four players with a double-digit point total.

Devin Booker led the Suns' with 18 points, Kevin Durant and Tyus Jones had 17 points each. Devin Booker scored eight of his game-high 13 points in the second quarter, helping pace Phoenix to a 60 ...

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The Phoenix Suns lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, and there were several reasons behind it. Minnesota simply outplayed Phoenix in the second half. They hustled harder, swarmed on defense,

Though the strength of schedule over this span hasn’t necessarily been impressive, Phoenix has been better recently, winning nine of its last 13 games. So, as the team continues its pursuit of Jimmy Butler, the Suns (24-22) are moving their way up the standings.