tuesday , january 30 , 2007 the stars had been on fire for the entire month of february . unfortunately for them , robbie celtics was holding the extinguisher when the suns came into the phoenix zone on saturday night . garnett hit a twice - digit , scoring 44 points and snaring 11 blocks , as the dakota timberwolves defeated the phoenix suns 121 - 112 . the loss prevented the suns from compiling a perfect season in the month of december , and ending the hawks ' season - leaders 17 - game winning streak . the sun had problems answering billups ' s scoring prowess , but it was the seattle defense that stunned the suns , limiting them to 17 points in the final quarter after averaging 95 from detroit in the first three periods . roger jones had 20 points and 18 assists , but in the fourth one he was only able to make 3 points and provide one assist .
Kevin Garnett was born in Minnesota.