The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs first round on Tuesday. The final score was 105-93 and the Suns find themselves down 0-2 in the series.

During the game, Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker was involved in a shoving match with Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels. It ultimately led to nothing, but showed the intensity of the game.

Booker finished the night with 20 points on 6/13 shooting to go along with three rebounds and five assists. McDaniels had himself a night, scoring 25 points to lead the Timberwolves. He also recorded eight rebounds and three assists.

Apr 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the second half during game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center.

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On NBA on TNT, Charles Barkley backed up Devin Booker, saying “Leave Booker alone. He’s a great kid.”

The shoving match was posted to social media by Hoop Central. “Devin Booker and Jaden McDaniels.”

The Suns will host the Timberwolves in a must win Game 3 on Friday.