tuesday , winter 30 , 2007 the suns had been on top for the whole month of march . sadly for them , kevin garnett was hold the extinguisher when the suns came into the target room on monday night . shaquille posted a double - double , scoring 44 % and besting 11 assists , as the state timberwolves defeated the phoenix offense 121 - 112 . the loss prevented the suns from posting a perfect record in the month of january , and finished the suns ' league - high 17 - month losses runs . the team had problems responding shaquille ' s scoring prowess , but it was the minnesota defense that stunned the hawks , limiting them to 17 points in the final quarter after allowing 95 from minnesota in the final three periods . steve nash had 20 blocks and 18 penalties , but in the fourth game he was only able to contribute 3 baskets and provide one goal .
Kevin Garnett was born in Minnesota.