NBA playoffs: Anthony Edwards outshines Devin Booker, Kevin Durant to secure Timberwolves sweep of Suns WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

With their season on the line the Phoenix Suns’ starts shone their brightest on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

It wasn’t enough.

Led by their own All-Stars Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Timberwolves prevailed, 122-116 in a taut Game 4 to secure a 4-0 sweep of the Suns in the first round of the NBA playoffs. They overcame 82 combined points from Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to secure the series clincher on the Suns’ home court.

Minnesota closed out the victory without head coach Chris Finch. Finch left the game early after a sideline collision with point guard Mike Conley in the final two minutes. The nature of his injury wasn’t immediately clear.

Suns season ends with a thud

With the win, Minnesota becomes the first team to advance to the second round of the playoffs. The loss delivers a decisive blow to a Suns team that was constructed around Durant and Booker to compete for a championship. Instead, the …