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NBA Scores: Phoenix Suns Use Second Quarter Surge to Bury Minnesota
Shawn Marion scored 27 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while Steve Nash dealt out 15 assists as the Phoenix Suns (42-13) beat the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-30) 116-104.
Down by five after the first quarter, the Suns put it together in the second and outscored the Wolves 39-22 to take over the game. The Suns appear to be back in form with Nash healthy again, the win was their third straight since the All-Star break and their fast pace offense is clicking on all cylinders.
Amare Stoudemire added 23 points and 11 rebounds while Leandro Barbosa added 24 points and 6 assists in the road win.
Kevin Garnett led the Timberwolves with 28 points and 19 rebounds in their third straight loss.
