07.07.2006

PHOENIX (83) AT MINNESOTA (91)
Stats

Randy Foye spoiled the much anticipated debut of Amare Stoudemire 
Friday evening as he helped lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 
91-83 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Stoudemire cut the 
Timberwolves advantage to four at 81-85 with a 16 foot jumper, 
but a free throw by Bracey Wright and two free throws by 
Adam Parada pushed the Timberwolves to the eventual win. 

The Timberwolves outscored the Suns 30-19 in the second quarter 
en route to the win. 

Foye, had a game-high 30 points (12-22 FG), a day after his 
23 point debut. Wright chipped in 17 points (3-11 FG, 9-11 FT), 
while Paul Shirley came off the bench to add 12 points (5-9 FG) 
and five rebounds. 

Stoudemire, taking part in TVSL as part of his rehabbing, 
had a team-high 21 points (7-10 FG, 7-9 FT) and eight rebounds. 
Stoudemire possessed his usual array of moves and was in good s
hape as he ran up and down the court, even playing the role of 
point guard on a few trips. Ruben Douglas was the only other
Sun to score in double figures, pitching in 14 points (5-14 FG). 

Minnesota shot 45 percent (30-67 FG) for the game, while 
Phoenix shot 48 percent (30-63 FG). The Timberwolves had 10 
more free throw makes (28-18) and led 20-11 in second chance 
points. 

The Timberwolves take on the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday at 
5 p.m., while the Suns take on the Suns take on the New York 
Knicks tomorrow at 8 p.m.