Randle Nears Double-Double with 21 Points, 8 Assists in Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle posted 21 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight assists, and three rebounds over 37 minutes during Monday's 108-105 loss to the Suns. Despite a season-low 11 field-goal attempts, he finished as Minnesota's second-leading scorer. Randle has been efficient of late, scoring 21 or more points in four of his last five games while shooting 50.7 percent from the field, and has dished out at least six assists in four of his last five appearances, including a game-high eight assists in this outing.