Since they were selected one after the other in the 2021 NBA Draft, Evan Mobley, who went third to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Scottie Barnes, who went fourth to the Toronto Raptors, will always be linked.
Phoenix takes on Cleveland for a non-conference matchup. The teams meet Monday for the first time this season.
Mobley's comfort and ability from beyond the arc have risen. And so have the Cavs — to the top of the NBA standings.
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 28 points, while Randle finished with 20 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists.
Mobley's Cavaliers are dominating and Barnes' Raptors are languishing, but both still offer reasons to dream of more.
The first round of NBA All-Star fan votes were announced Friday, and it came as no surprise to see Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences
Oklahoma City came into Wednesday night with the best defense in the NBA this season. Cleveland put up 129 points on it.