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Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) celebrates with teammates after hitting the winning shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Gone in 49.3 seconds: Suns erase 8-point deficit with stunning last-minute comeback

The Minnesota Timberwolves had an eight-point lead with less than minute to go Friday night, talking a little smack to their opponents as a hard-fought, chippy game between Western Conference rivals came to a close. There was one problem: The Phoenix Suns weren’t done. Backup guard Collin Gillespie hit the go-ahead jumper with 6.4 seconds left and the Suns rallied to stun the Timberwolves 114-113 for their seventh win in eight games. The preceding minute was a masterclass in comeback moxie, with a no-name group of Suns putting together a wild win.

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