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DiVincenzo, Shannon Lead Wolves Rally Past Rockets
11 Apr
Summary
- DiVincenzo sparked a fourth-quarter rally with 11 points.
- Edwards returned, hitting a dagger three-pointer late.
- Amen Thompson set a career high with 41 points.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, despite playing without several key starters, managed to defeat the Houston Rockets 136-132 on Friday, ending the Rockets' eight-game winning streak. Donte DiVincenzo was instrumental, scoring 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to fuel a decisive rally.
Anthony Edwards made a significant impact in his return, contributing 22 points and sealing the victory with a late three-pointer. Terrrence Shannon Jr. provided a crucial offensive spark off the bench, adding 23 points. The Timberwolves showcased a balanced attack, with contributions from Kyle Anderson, Jaden McDaniels, and Ayo Dosunmu.
For the Rockets, Amen Thompson delivered a career-best performance with 41 points, complemented by Kevin Durant's 33 points. Despite a strong offensive showing and significant points in the paint, Houston could not overcome Minnesota's late-game surge and crucial perimeter shooting. The Timberwolves shot an efficient 57.3% from the field.
