Timberwolves OT Classic
The Timberwolves edged the Rockets in overtime after Houston’s last‑second attempt was blocked at the buzzer — Minnesota turned opponents’ mistakes into a 21–4 advantage on points off turnovers. (youtube.com) Jaden McDaniels had 16 points, Nas Reed posted a 14‑point, 10‑rebound double‑double, Dante Devenzo drilled clutch threes, and Kevin Durant shot 3‑for‑14 while Houston made all 17 free throws. (youtube.com)
Minnesota defeated Houston 110-108 in overtime at Target Center on March 25, 2026. (espn.com) Julius Randle scored 24 points — all after halftime — and hit the go‑ahead jumper with 8.8 seconds remaining to cap a 15‑0 closing run. (espn.com) The Timberwolves erased a 13‑point deficit in the extra period, the largest blown lead in overtime in NBA history per game‑by‑game accounts cited by ClutchPoints. (clutchpoints.com) Jaden McDaniels paced Minnesota with 25 points before leaving with an apparent leg injury, Naz Reid finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds and was ejected in OT, and Rudy Gobert fouled out. (espn.com) Houston got 30 points from Alperen Şengün and 30 from Kevin Durant, and Durant was fouled with 3.3 seconds left — he missed the first free throw and intentionally missed the second as Houston never regained possession for a final attempt. (espn.com) The game shifted seeding implications: Minnesota moved to 45‑28 and Houston fell to 43‑29 in the Western Conference, with Minnesota set to host Detroit next and Houston scheduled to visit Memphis on Friday. (espn.com) Naz Reid’s ejection and several late officiating decisions drew scrutiny after the game, with Sports Illustrated reporting the Scott Foster‑led crew missed six calls in the final two minutes. (si.com)
