The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered one of their most impressive wins of the season Friday night, outlasting the Houston Rockets 136-132 and snapping Houston‘s eight-game winning streak in dramatic fashion.
The game’s defining moment came in the final minute, when Anthony Edwards buried a dagger three-pointer that sealed the victory and sent the home crowd into a frenzy.
Edwards finished with 22 points and three assists, but his impact went beyond the stat sheet. In the closing moments, he took control offensively, showing the kind of confidence and shot-making ability that has fueled comparisons from fans to legends like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.
T’Wolves got the A game from multiple players
While “Ant” delivered in the clutch, Minnesota‘s win was built on a complete team effort. Terrence Shannon Jr. led the team in scoring with 23 points, providing a major spark off the bench. He knocked down five three-pointers in just 28 minutes, helping stretch Houston’s defense and keep the Timberwolves‘ offense flowing.
In total, seven Minnesota players reached double figures, highlighting the depth that has become a strength for the team. The Timberwolves played without Julius Randle, who missed a second straight game with right hand soreness.
Amen Thompson had a career-high 41 points and Kevin Durant added 33 for the Rockets, who have clinched a playoff berth but are still playing for postseason seeding. The Timberwolves are also heading for the playoffs with the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
Houston made the game difficult
The Rockets did not make it easy. Entering the night on an eight-game winning streak, Houston pushed the pace and kept pressure on Minnesota throughout the game. The high-scoring affair turned into a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading big shots down the stretch. But the Timberwolves executed better in the final possessions, with Edwards‘ late-game heroics proving to be the difference.
The victory carries important implications for Minnesota‘s playoff positioning. The Timberwolves remain in sixth place in the Western Conference, keeping them out of the play-in tournament for now. If the standings hold, they could face the Denver Nuggets in the first round, a matchup that would test their ability to compete against one of the conference’s top contenders.
More than just the standings, the win reinforces Minnesota’s identity as a team capable of competing in high-pressure situations. The balanced scoring, combined with Edwards‘ ability to take over late, gives the Timberwolves a foundation they can rely on as the postseason approaches.
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