Introduction
The Minnesota Timberwolves are missing their best player. Anthony Edwards is out after knee surgery. He will miss many months. But the Timberwolves still won a big game. They beat the Houston Rockets 117-107 on Wednesday night in Houston.
What Happened
The Timberwolves led by two points late in the game. Then Jonathan Kuminga hit a three-pointer. Ayo Dosunmu made a steal. Kuminga scored again. That made it 111-104 with about two minutes left. The Rockets could not come back. Dosunmu led Minnesota with 21 points. Kuminga had 16 points and 8 rebounds. LaMelo Ball scored 20 points. He scored 12 of them in the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter is the last part of the game. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets. He had 17 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. That is called a triple-double. A triple-double is when a player gets 10 or more in three things, like points, rebounds and assists. It was the 13th triple-double of his career. Kevin Durant scored 21 points for Houston. Fred VanVleet added 18 points.
Why People Are Talking About It
The Rockets had the best record in the West before this game. They were 7-1. They had the best attack in the league. The Timberwolves beat them without Edwards. That shows the team has depth. Depth means many good players, not just one star. Fans are also talking about LaMelo Ball. He scored a season high of 34 points in his last game. Now he scored 20 more. He is playing well for his new team.
What Happens Next
The Timberwolves visit New Orleans on Friday night. The Rockets visit Phoenix on Saturday night. The Timberwolves will keep playing without Edwards for a long time. They need other players to step up. This game shows they can.
Final Thoughts
A team is more than one star. The Timberwolves proved that on Wednesday night. The Rockets are still a good team. But on this night, Minnesota was better. Another big NBA night this week: Victor Wembanyama scored 52 points as the Spurs beat the Mavericks.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Sources: theScore (https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/3645685/dosunmu-scores-21-kuminga-sparks-late-surge-in-t-wolves-win-over-rockets) and Sports Illustrated (https://www.si.com/nba/timberwolves/onsi/5-most-eye-catching-numbers-from-timberwolves-win-vs-rockets-01m6n3r9xkms)
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