Dillon Brooks Roasts Julius Randle After Suns Win

Dillon Brooks jabbed at Julius Randle after Phoenix’s 114-113 win, saying “They were talking too early and I love that,” and pointing to Randle’s two costly turnovers in the final 25 seconds and a missed potential game-winner. Brooks led the Suns with 22 points and is averaging a career-best 21.0 PPG pace, while Minnesota’s Randle still posts strong numbers (24.7/7.3/5.8) despite five turnovers in the game. The Suns sit 10-6, level with the Timberwolves, so this mattered for standings and confidence. Merlin sees more than heat-of-the-moment trash talk — he sees a budding rivalry. Brooks’ newfound scoring and Phoenix’s chemistry after the Durant trade make the Suns a dangerous match for a veteran Timberwolves group that’s prone to late-game lapses. The Dec. 8 rematch could be a playoff-like preview.