The Minnesota Timberwolves staged a remarkable comeback against the Houston Rockets, winning 110-108 in overtime after overcoming a 13-point deficit. This victory marks the largest overtime comeback in NBA history since the league began logging play-by-play details in the 1997-98 season.
In a thrilling finish, the Timberwolves closed the game with a 15-0 run in overtime, showcasing their resilience despite being without five of their top seven players. Anthony Edwards missed the game due to knee trouble, while Rudy Gobert fouled out before overtime. Additionally, Naz Reid was ejected early in the extra period, and Jaden McDaniels exited with an injury.
With this win, the Timberwolves improved their record to 45-28, while the Rockets fell to 43-29. The Timberwolves also evened the season series against the Rockets at one win each, setting the stage for a rematch on April 10.
Chris Finch, the Timberwolves’ head coach, praised his team’s determination, stating, “They fought through a ton of adversity. We should’ve won that game in regulation. We deserved to win that game. We were the better team all night, and we gave them a chance to steal it from us, but we stole it right back.”
Julius Randle emphasized the importance of focus during the game, saying, “You just got to take it a possession at a time. Biggest thing is be in the moment.” Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert expressed pride in the team’s effort, noting, “I’m so proud that we didn’t quit. We had a lot of opportunities to get very frustrated tonight.”
On the other side, Alperen Sengun reflected on the Rockets’ disappointment, stating, “It’s bad, man. We’re upset about it.” This loss is particularly significant as the Timberwolves were previously tied with the Rockets in the loss column before this game.
As the teams prepare for their next encounter, observers will be keen to see if the Timberwolves can maintain their momentum and how the Rockets will respond to this setback.
