Kuminga’s late surge powers Timberwolves past Rockets 117-107

Late Heat Decides It

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away from the Houston Rockets in the final minutes, winning 117-107 on Wednesday night at Toyota Center. Jonathan Kuminga was the decisive factor, hitting a 23-foot three-pointer to extend the lead, followed by a tip shot and another three to put the game out of reach.

His late run helped close out a game where the visitors controlled the fourth quarter decisively.

Dosunmu and Durant Match

Ayo Dosunmu led the Timberwolves with 21 points and 6 assists. He provided consistent scoring throughout the night, including key buckets in the first and third quarters. On the other side, Kevin Durant matched Dosunmu’s point total with 21 for Houston.

Durant was a constant threat, hitting jumpers and driving to the rim, but his individual effort was not enough to overcome the deficit late in the game.

Sengun’s Double-Double

Alperen Sengun anchored the Rockets’ frontcourt with a double-double, recording 12 rebounds and 10 assists. He was the primary distributor for Houston, finding open teammates and finishing at the rim. His playmaking was essential to keeping Houston competitive, but the team struggled to generate sufficient scoring volume in the final stretch to keep pace with Minnesota’s offensive surge.

Game Flow and Records

Minnesota led 33-30 after the first quarter. Houston took a 55-51 lead at halftime, but Minnesota responded with a 25-point third quarter and a 35-point fourth quarter. The Timberwolves improved to 6-3, while the Rockets fell to 7-2. Attendance at Toyota Center was 18,055. The game featured strong performances from both teams' stars, but Minnesota’s late execution proved superior.

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