HOUSTON — — Anthony Edwards made a step-back 3-pointer with 23 seconds remaining to cap a livid rally and propel the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 113-112 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night time.
The Rockets led by 12 with about three minutes left earlier than a 10-0 run by the Timberwolves, highlighted by a 3-point play by Edwards, minimize the result in 110-108 with 90 seconds remaining.
Alperen Sengun made 1 of two free throws after that, however Julius Randle’s dunk on the opposite finish introduced Minnesota inside 1. Sengun was fouled a second repeatedly made solely ‘solely one in all 2 free throws to depart Houston 112-110.
Edwards then scored a 3-pointer to present Minnesota its first lead since halfway via the third quarter.
The Rockets had an opportunity to win, however Fred VanVleet’s 3-point try failed.
Randle had 27 factors and Edwards added 24 because the Timberwolves earned their second straight victory after shedding three in a row.
Sengun scored a game-high 38 factors with 12 rebounds to guide the Rockets, who ended a four-game profitable streak.
Timberwolves: Edwards had only one level within the second half earlier than his late-game heroics secured the victory.
Rockets: Houston may have used Dillon Brooks on protection Friday night time. He missed his third straight sport with proper ankle soreness.
Edwards’ 3-pointer.
The Timberwolves have been victorious regardless of dominating 66-40 within the paint.
Houston hosts Miami and Minnesota hosts San Antonio on Sunday night time.
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