Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) appears to drive round Houston Rockets guard Jalen Inexperienced, left, throughout the first half of an NBA basketball sport Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Houston. (AP Picture/Michael Wyke)
HOUSTON — Anthony Edwards made a step-back 3-pointer with 23 seconds left to cap a livid rally and elevate the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-112 win over the Houston Rockets Friday evening.
The Rockets have been up by by 12 with about three minutes left earlier than a 10-0 run by the Timberwolves, highlighted by a 3-point play by Edwards, minimize the result in 110-108 with 90 seconds to go.
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Alperen Sengun made 1 of two free throws after that, however Julius Randle’s dunk on the opposite finish acquired Minnesota inside 1. Sengun was fouled a second again and again made simply 1 of two free throws to depart Houston up 112-110.
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Edwards then sunk the 3-pointer to provide Minnesota its first lead since halfway by way of the third quarter.
The Rockets had an opportunity for the win, however Fred VanVleet’s 3-point try was off.
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Randle had 27 factors and Edwards added 24 because the Timberwolves gained their second straight after shedding three in a row.
Sengun had a season-high 38 factors with 12 rebounds to guide the Rockets, who had a four-game successful streak snapped.
Takeaways
Timberwolves: Edwards had scored only one level within the second half earlier than his late-game heroics secured the win.
Rockets: Houston may have used Dillon Brooks for his protection down the stretch Friday evening. He missed his third straight sport with a sore proper ankle.
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Key second
The three-pointer by Edwards.
Key stat
The Timberwolves acquired the win regardless of being outscored 66-40 within the paint.
Up subsequent
Houston hosts Miami and Minnesota hosts San Antonio Sunday evening.
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