Dosunmu’s 21 Points Lead Timberwolves Past Rockets in Houston

A Decisive Fourth Quarter

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 117-107 victory over the host Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The win improves Minnesota’s record to 6-3, while Houston falls to 7-2.

Ayo Dosunmu was instrumental in the outcome, contributing 21 points and six assists for the visiting team. On the Rockets' side, Kevin Durant matched Dosunmu with 21 points, while Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double with 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

Early Back-and-Forth Action

Minnesota opened strong in the first quarter, outscoring Houston 33-30. The Timberwolves established an early lead, taking a 19-15 advantage midway through the period before trading baskets with the Rockets. Houston managed to tie the game at 19-19 and later took brief leads, but Minnesota’s offensive efficiency kept them ahead by three points at the end of the opening frame.

The second quarter remained tightly contested, with neither team able to build a significant margin. The Timberwolves held a narrow edge for much of the period, leading 47-46 late in the half. Houston rallied to tie the game at 57-57 before heading into halftime, setting up an even contest as the teams entered the locker rooms.

Minnesota Takes Control

The third quarter saw both offenses continue to trade blows. The Timberwolves briefly pulled ahead to 61-59, but Houston responded with a run of its own, led by Durant’s scoring and Sengun’s playmaking. The Rockets took a 72-71 lead before Minnesota regained the advantage.

By the end of the third quarter, the score stood at 82-81 in favor of the Timberwolves, who maintained their slim margin as they entered the final period.

Closing Out the Game

The fourth quarter proved decisive. Minnesota began to pull away, leveraging key plays from Dosunmu and LaMelo Ball. The Timberwolves extended their lead to 94-94 before hitting a stretch of baskets that pushed their advantage to double digits.

Houston attempted a late rally, cutting the deficit to 111-106, but Minnesota’s defense held firm. Rudy Gobert contributed significantly on the boards with 11 rebounds for the Timberwolves, helping secure the rebounding edge in a crucial game.

The final score of 117-107 reflected Minnesota’s ability to maintain composure under pressure. With this result, the Timberwolves improve to 6-3 on the season, while the Rockets drop to 7-2 at home.

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