Minnesota looked like champions today, beating Phoenix 115-103. "That's the best we've seen them for a while," said an overwhelmed Phoenix coach Bob. "None of the tapes we had of them showed the fluid execution that we saw out there today, and frankly we just weren't prepared as well as they were. I take full responsibility for that; with better preparation we could have won. Instead they just took over the game and never let us back in."

Minnesota was led by Cook (22 points, 7 boards, 0 assists, 2 blocks), Walz (6 points, 5 boards, 13 assists, 2 steals), Spearman (21 points, 2 blocks). Phoenix was led by Mayes (10 points, 2 steals), Adams (20 points, a block), Brodsky (20 points, 1 assists).

With this win, Minnesota jump to 45-28. They hold at #1 in the Northwest and remain at #3 overall in the Western Conference. After this loss, Phoenix stand at 38-35 and 21-14 at home. They hold at #2 in the Pacific and remain at #7 overall in the Western Conference.

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