Timberwolves Rally Past Rockets 117-107
Minnesota outscored Houston 35-23 in the fourth quarter to improve to 6-3 on the season.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Houston Rockets 117-107, overcoming a two-point deficit entering the fourth quarter. Ayo Dosunmu led Minnesota with 21 points and six assists.
Why it matters
The win moves Minnesota to 6-3 early in the season and shows the team can rally late in games. Their balanced scoring, with four players in double figures, highlights depth as the schedule continues.
Minnesota shot 53 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range, outscoring Houston 35-23 in the fourth quarter. The stub does not provide opponent shooting percentages or a comparison to season averages.
The players
Minnesota Timberwolves
An NBA franchise based in Minneapolis that competes in the Western Conference.
Houston Rockets
An NBA franchise based in Houston that competes in the Western Conference.
Ayo Dosunmu
A guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who led the team in scoring with 21 points in the win.
The details
Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 points with six assists, LaMelo Ball added 20 points, six assists and three steals, and Bones Hyland contributed 19 points off the bench. Jonathan Kuminga and Jaden McDaniels also scored in double figures for Minnesota in the win.
Timeline
Friday night: Minnesota visits New Orleans in NBA Cup play at 7 p.m.
Season Trajectory
The win keeps Minnesota among the early Western Conference contenders at 6-3 while the NBA Cup group stage continues. Their next test against New Orleans will show whether the late-game rally translates to consistency.
Fantasy managers rostering Dosunmu, Ball or Hyland saw strong production from the backcourt in this game. The Friday tip-off against New Orleans gives those with Minnesota players a near-term matchup to track.
The takeaway
Balanced scoring and a strong fourth quarter gave Minnesota the win, a reminder that depth can carry a team through close games.
What happens next
Minnesota visits the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA Cup play Friday night at 7 p.m.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see Basketball coverage across the league.
