Inside the Box: Gortat with monster game for Phoenix Suns

Apr 7, 2011, 3:47 AM | Updated: 4:20 am

After every Phoenix Suns game we’ll examine the box score and
provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for
April 6, 2011: Suns
108, Timberwolves 98

Coming off a tough loss in Chicago, the Phoenix Suns bounced back with a
victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday evening.

The Good:

Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat was great for the Suns in their win.
Gortat scored 20 points and collected 16 rebounds in just under 32
minutes of play.

The Bad:

Channing Frye has had better shooting nights — a lot better. Frye finished
with zero points on 0 of 4 shooting. All of his attempts were from beyond
the arc.

The Funky:

In the win the Suns sat Grant Hill and Steve Nash for the entire second and
fourth quarters.

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