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Timberwolves Surge Late to Conquer Rockets 117-107
5 Nov
Summary
- Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 points, leading Minnesota's offense.
- Jonathan Kuminga's late-quarter heroics secured the victory.
- Alperen Sengun recorded a triple-double in the Rockets' loss.
The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a hard-fought 117-107 victory against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, powered by a stellar fourth-quarter performance.
Ayo Dosunmu led the Timberwolves with 21 points, while Jonathan Kuminga delivered a decisive run in the final quarter, contributing crucial baskets and steals that extended Minnesota's lead. Kuminga finished with 16 points and eight rebounds.
LaMelo Ball added 20 points, with 12 of those coming in the pivotal fourth quarter, including a seven-point stretch that helped the Timberwolves gain a 104-98 lead. Despite the Rockets' efforts, including 21 points from Kevin Durant and 18 from Fred VanVleet, they couldn't overcome Minnesota's late surge.
For the Rockets, Alperen Sengun recorded his 13th career triple-double with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, but it wasn't enough to prevent their second loss of the season. The Timberwolves notably played without star Anthony Edwards and guard Terrence Shannon Jr.
