Houston Rockets @ Minnesota Timberwolves
21-7, 11-5 Away
111
21-7, 11-5 Away
Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOU | 28 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 16 | 111 |
MIN | 24 | 33 | 23 | 15 | 14 | 109 |
7-19, 3-10 Home
109
7-19, 3-10 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
41% (39-96)
Field Goal %
45% (41-92)
33% (17-51)
Three Point %
33% (7-21)
80% (16-20)
Free Throw %
74% (20-27)
17
Turnovers
22
53
Rebounds
66
6
Largest Lead
17
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Eric Dalen
Referee:Bill Spooner
Referee:Kevin Scott
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 39-96 | 41-92 |
| Field Goal % | 41 | 45 |
| 3PT | 17-51 | 7-21 |
| Three Point % | 33 | 33 |
| FT | 16-20 | 20-27 |
| Free Throw % | 80 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 53 | 66 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 37 | 42 |
| Assists | 25 | 29 |
| Steals | 14 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 17 | 22 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 26 | 18 |
| Fast Break Points | 4 | 19 |
| Points in Paint | 40 | 46 |
| Fouls | 22 | 21 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 6 | 17 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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