Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns
Tip-off 9:00 PM ET (2:00 AM UTC) at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ.
Game information
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Tip-off
- 9:00 PM ET · 2:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 8
- Official game ID
- 0022600346 (20261212/MINPHX)
- Records
- MIN 5-3 · PHX 1-4
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Phoenix Suns preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves (5-3) visit the Phoenix Suns (1-4) at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Saturday, December 12, 2026, tipping off at 9:00 PM ET. It's a Week 8 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
Both clubs play in the Western Conference, making this an early-season measuring stick in the race for playoff seeding. Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves are both still chasing a first championship.
The game is carried on NBA League Pass, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Phoenix Suns host at Mortgage Matchup Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- MIN on the road: Minnesota Timberwolves's first test away from home in Week 8.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 5-3 and 1-4, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Team comparison
| MIN | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-3 | 1-4 |
| Conference | Western | Western |
| Division | Northwest | Pacific |
| Arena | Target Center | Footprint Center |
| Championships | 0 | 0 |
| Founded | 1989 | 1968 |
How to watch
National TV
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National streaming
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PHX local TV
- 3TV / AZFS
MIN local TV
- DAZN-MIN
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