Dupree went on fire for 40 points, helping Phoenix to defeat Minnesota last night by a score of 114-105 and prove that they are not done winning just yet. They have come under scrutiny lately, despite the fact that they have continued winning. Coach Bob said after the game that "We just can't impress the sportswriters enough, I guess. No matter how we perform during the game, there are going to be reasons to complain."

Minnesota coach Bob couldn't agree more. "This is a good team. The better team just won tonight, that's all. Go write your story."

Phoenix was led by Dupree (40 points, 25 boards, 0 assists, 2 steals), Mercer (7 points, 8 boards, 16 assists, a steal, a block), Fripp (17 points, 5 boards, 1 assists, 2 steals, a block). Minnesota was led by Smith (8 points, 14 assists, 2 steals), Thomas (29 points, 0 assists), Patterson (8 points, 11 boards, 0 assists, 3 blocks).

Phoenix improve to 19-23 and 12-11 at home with the victory. They stay at #3 in the Pacific and improve to #10 overall in the Western Conference. Minnesota are now 20-24. They hold at #5 in the Northwest and fall to #11 overall in the Western Conference.

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