followed with a quick layup<\/a> and it was suddenly 113-112 with 21.4 seconds. Edwards missed two free throws with 12.7 seconds, setting up a final shot for the Suns.<\/p>\n\u201cWe lost our minds, poor execution, turnovers, obviously, and just didn\u2019t stay locked-in during the last 90 seconds,\u201d Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said.<\/p>\n
By that time, Brooks and star guard Devin Booker had fouled out for the Suns, leaving Gillespie as the team\u2019s lead scoring option on the final possession.<\/p>\n
The third-year guard out of Villanova never hesitated, burying a contested 10-foot jumper for the 114-113 lead. Randle\u2019s 3-pointer at the buzzer was off the mark, setting off a wild celebration as teammates mobbed Gillespie.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe person (Randle) who was talking too much had two turnovers \u2014 and missed a shot,\u201d Brooks said. \u201cWe don\u2019t give up. Anything\u2019s possible in this league to win games and lose games.\u201d<\/p>\n
Picked by many pundits to be one of the worst teams in the NBA, the Suns have a 10-6 record and are earning a reputation as a hard-nosed team that might be quite a bit better than expected.<\/p>\n
Phoenix was able to win despite a tough game for Booker, who finished with 16 points on 4-of-18 shooting and a season-high nine turnovers.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust tough, gritty, competitive, together and selfless, that\u2019s what we\u2019ve seen from this group from day one,\u201d first-year coach Jordan Ott said. \u201cWhatever it takes, whenever takes, whoever is out there, just find a way to outscore the opponent. <\/p>\n
\u201cThese wins are big for our group and what we\u2019re doing, but it doesn\u2019t stop.\u201d<\/p>\n
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