Matchup issues or not, Timberwolves’ first-round opponent Phoenix would be a tough out for anyone

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Matchup issues or not, Timberwolves’ first-round opponent Phoenix would be a tough out for anyone

Phoenix was the only team to beat the Timberwolves three times this season, and the Suns did it decisively. Not only were all three Phoenix victories of the double-digit variety, but the Wolves were never within nine at any point in the second half of any game. Domination. That’s largely been chalked up to a matchup issue for Minnesota. The Wolves play big, often touting two center-like players in their lineups. Phoenix has the scorers — and, mo…