Dosunmu, Kuminga Power Timberwolves Past Rockets 117-107

Timberwolves Take Control Late

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Houston Rockets 117-107 on Wednesday, November 4, at Toyota Center in Houston. Ayo Dosunmu led the visitors with 21 points and six assists, while Jonathan Kuminga provided the decisive offensive push in the final frame. The win improved Minnesota’s record to 6-3, while Houston fell to 7-2 in front of a crowd of 18,055 fans.

A Back-and-Forth First Half

The game opened with a competitive back-and-forth exchange, with both teams trading leads through the first quarter. Minnesota closed the first period with a 33-30 lead, fueled by early contributions from LaMelo Ball and Jaden McDaniels. The second quarter saw Houston respond with strong shooting from Reed Sheppard and Alperen Sengun, but the Timberwolves maintained a slight advantage at the break.

The score stood at 57-55 in favor of Minnesota heading into halftime, with Dosunmu and Bones Hyland providing consistent scoring for the visitors.

Fourth Quarter Surge

The third quarter remained tight, with Houston briefly taking the lead before Minnesota reasserted control. However, the decisive shift occurred in the fourth quarter. Jonathan Kuminga ignited the Timberwolves’ offense with a three-pointer and a tip shot, extending the lead.

LaMelo Ball added to the margin with a three-pointer and a layup, while Rudy Gobert secured key rebounds and finished with 11 boards for the game. The Wolves outscored the Rockets 35-23 in the final period, sealing the victory.

Rockets Struggle Offensively

Houston’s Kevin Durant led the team with 21 points, but the Rockets were held to just 107 points. Alperen Sengun contributed a double-double with 12 rebounds and 10 assists, but Houston’s offensive rhythm faltered in the closing minutes. Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr. added to the score, yet the team could not overcome Minnesota’s defensive pressure and fourth-quarter execution.

The Timberwolves’ balanced attack, featuring strong performances from Dosunmu, Kuminga, and Gobert, proved too much for the Rockets to handle in their home arena.

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