Timberwolves Stun Rockets 117-107 With Fourth-Quarter Surge

Decisive Late Surge

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 117-107 victory over the host Houston Rockets on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Toyota Center. The contest was defined by a dramatic shift in momentum during the final period, where the visitors outscored the home team 35-23 to seal the win.

While the Rockets led 57-55 entering the third quarter, they could not maintain their pace against a Timberwolves offense that found its rhythm late in the game.

Player Performances

Ayo Dosunmu was the standout performer for Minnesota, finishing with 21 points and six assists. His scoring was matched by Kevin Durant, who also tallied 21 points for Houston. However, the difference in the final minutes was driven by Jonathan Kuminga, who sparked the late surge with key buckets.

On the glass, the game featured a rebounding battle between Rudy Gobert and Alperen Sengun. Gobert secured 11 rebounds for the Timberwolves, while Sengun posted a double-double with 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the Rockets.

Game Flow

The first quarter was competitive, with Minnesota leading 33-30. The second quarter saw Houston pull ahead, ending the half up 57-55. The third quarter remained tight, with the lead changing hands frequently before Minnesota took an 84-84 tie into the final period.

The fourth quarter proved decisive, as the Timberwolves pulled away from a 23-10 deficit in the final stretch. The Rockets were unable to answer Minnesota’s late run, which included a three-pointer by Kuminga and an alley-oop layup by Gobert to put the game out of reach.

Final Records

The result improves the Minnesota Timberwolves’ record to 6-3 on the season. The Houston Rockets drop to 7-2 following the loss. Attendance at Toyota Center was 18,055. The game featured no overtime, concluding with the final score of 117-107 in favor of the visitors.

Sources

ESPN