Timberwolves Rally Overtime but Fall to Houston Rockets

Minneapolis, MN – On a night when the Timberwolves showed resilience by forcing overtime, the Houston Rockets ultimately emerged victorious with a 121-113 win at the Target Center.

Background

The Timberwolves entered the game with a 2-5 record and were looking to snap their two-game losing streak. The Rockets, meanwhile, came in at 1-6 and were seeking their second win of the season.

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Despite trailing by 13 points in the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves fought back and forced overtime. Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge with 27 points and 17 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards added 25 points.

In overtime, however, the Rockets took control and pulled away for the win. Kevin Porter Jr. scored 9 of his 29 points in the extra period, while Jalen Green added 26.

“We showed some grit and determination tonight,” said Timberwolves coach Chris Finch. “We fought back from a big deficit, but we couldn’t get it done in overtime.”

Analysis and Impact

The Timberwolves’ inability to close out the game in overtime was a disappointing setback. However, the team’s resilience in fighting back from a large deficit was a positive sign.

“We’re still a young team and we’re learning,” said Towns. “We’ll take this experience and use it to get better.”

The Rockets, meanwhile, showed some improvement in their second win of the season. Porter Jr. and Green were impressive in the overtime period, and the team’s defense held the Timberwolves to just 41.4% shooting.

“We’re starting to figure things out,” said Rockets coach Stephen Silas. “We’re still not where we want to be, but we’re getting there.”

Conclusion

Despite their overtime rally, the Timberwolves were unable to pull out a win against the Houston Rockets. While the loss was disappointing, the team’s resilience in fighting back from a large deficit was a positive sign. The Timberwolves will look to build on that effort in their next game against the Phoenix Suns.