The Phoenix Suns handed the San Antonio Spurs their first loss of the season on Nov. 2 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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This “next man up” Suns group didn’t have sky-high expectations for one. Last year’s team did get off to a hot start, but won a ton of close games early, and then Kevin Durant’s injury led to a massive losing streak that they never recovered from.

The Phoenix Suns are 9-2 in their last 11 games after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves on Nov. 21 at Mortgage Matchup Center, but are banged up.

Despite his big night, Edwards missed two free throws with 12.7 seconds left, opening the door to the Suns' win.

Collin Gillespie hit the game-winning shot in the final seconds as the Suns overcame an eight-point deficit to beat the Timberwolves in NBA Cup action on Friday.

Dennis Schroder has established a nice rhythm since moving into a backup role for the Sacramento Kings, but now he is dealing with an injury. Schroder is questionable due to right hip soreness as the Kings prepare to play the Phoenix Suns in an NBA Cup game Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

Collin Gillespie willed the Suns to victory with a bonkers game-winner after a wild sequence against the Timberwolves.

Collin Gillespie made a go-ahead jumper with 6.4 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-113 on Friday night with a final-minute rally.