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Timberwolves complete historic 13-point overtime comeback without Edwards, Dosunmu, beat Rockets 110-108
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Overtime rally erased 13-point deficit to win 110-108. Largest overtime comeback in NBA play-by-play era.
Overtime comeback context
Timberwolves completed a historic 13-point overtime comeback to beat the Houston Rockets 110-108, the largest overtime rally in the play-by-play era. They did it despite missing five of their top seven players, including Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu, with Jaden McDaniels leaving late in regulation and Rudy Gobert fouling out, while Naz Reid was ejected early in overtime.
“They fought through a ton of adversity. We should've won 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.”
Houston opened the extra period with a burst, but Minnesota answered with a 15-0 run to seal the win. The late sequence included Conley’s 3, DiVincenzo’s tying play, and Julius Randle’s go-ahead pull-up with 8.8 seconds left.
Late OT sequence and clutch plays
Down 108-95 in overtime after Houston opened with a 13-0 burst, Minnesota chipped away with a sequence of late-game plays. Conley, who started with Edwards and Dosunmu out, swished a 3-pointer with 2:45 left to ignite the rally.
DiVincenzo tied the score with a 3-pointer before Julius Randle's go-ahead pull-up with 8.8 seconds remaining. Anderson's late tip-in and solid interior play helped seal the comeback.
Rockets’ run and Houston’s scoring highlights
Houston had surged to a 108-95 lead after Sengun's dunk, capping a 26-2 run that underscored the scale of the challenge for Minnesota. In the late stages, Sengun and Durant led the attack for Houston, each accounting for big numbers, while Minnesota's defense tightened in the extra frame.
“Sengun's dunk put the Rockets up 108-95, capping a stunning 26-2 run.”
Minnesota's defense clamped down in OT, closing with a 15-0 run that sealed the dramatic comeback. The result underscored the Wolves' resilience even with multiple players sidelined.
Standings impact and potential turning point
The victory kept Minnesota within reach of the Western Conference's top seeds, with a 45-28 record and a half-game behind Denver. Analysts highlighted the performance as a boost for playoff positioning and team confidence despite missing stars.
The win kept the Timberwolves in the chase for the 4th seed and emphasized the importance of the comeback for their postseason push. This dramatic victory could become a turning point as Minnesota heads toward the playoffs.
