NBA · Final Recap
Minnesota’s 35-Point Fourth Hands Houston Its First Home Loss
November 5, 2026 · 4:09 AM
The Timberwolves turned a two-point deficit into a 117-107 road win by outscoring Houston 35-23 in the fourth.
On Wednesday, November 4, Minnesota beat Houston 117-107, handing the Rockets their first home loss of the season. Houston carried an 84-82 lead into the fourth, but the Timberwolves won the final quarter 35-23 to take control. Ayo Dosunmu led Minnesota with 21 points on 10-of-20 shooting, plus one rebound, six assists, two steals, no blocks and zero turnovers. LaMelo Ball added 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-7 from three, with two rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block and seven turnovers. Nah’Shon Hyland scored 19 in 15:42, shooting 7-of-13 overall and 4-of-7 from three, with two rebounds, four assists, one steal, no blocks and two turnovers. Kevin Durant had 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and four turnovers for Houston. Alperen Sengun posted 17 points on 5-of-15 shooting, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, no steals, three blocks and four turnovers, but Minnesota’s fourth-quarter surge decided it.
Key Performers
Ayo Dosunmu, MIN: 21 PTS, 1 REB, 6 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO; 10-of-20 FG LaMelo Ball, MIN: 20 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST, 3 STL, 1 BLK, 7 TO; 6-of-11 FG Alperen Sengun, HOU: 17 PTS, 12 REB, 10 AST, 0 STL, 3 BLK, 4 TO; 5-of-15 FG
Standings Impact
Houston’s listed 7-1 record becomes 7-2, while Minnesota improves from 5-3 to 6-3. The Rockets’ listed 4-0 home record is now 4-1.
DYMA Insight
The No. 8 Timberwolves outscored the No. 1 Rockets by 12 in the fourth quarter to erase Houston’s two-point lead. Minnesota’s 35-point finish was the difference in a game Houston had led entering the final period.