Timberwolves OT thriller
Minnesota edged Houston in overtime in a back‑and‑forth classic — Jaden McDaniels starred while Kevin Durant struggled with his jumper but made key plays late (youtube.com). Minnesota dominated points off turnovers 21‑4, Nas Reed posted a 14/10 double‑double, and Houston still hit all 17 free‑throw attempts (youtube.com).
Minnesota closed on a 15-0 overtime spurt and Julius Randle's go‑ahead jumper with 8.8 seconds left to secure a 110‑108 win at Target Center on March 25, 2026. (espn.com(espn.com)) The comeback erased a 13‑point overtime deficit — the largest overtime rally on record since detailed play‑by‑play tracking began in 1997‑98. (nba.com(nba.com)) Jaden McDaniels led Minnesota with 25 points on 10‑for‑17 shooting and three triples before exiting late with a leg issue. (landofbasketball.com(landofbasketball.com)) Naz Reid finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds but was ejected early in overtime for arguing a call, while Rudy Gobert fouled out after a 14‑rebound performance. (espn.com(espn.com)) Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün each scored 30 for Houston, and Durant was 2‑for‑11 from the floor before halftime; Durant also passed Dirk Nowitzki for eighth on the NBA’s career baskets list with 11,177. (espn.com(espn.com)) Minnesota played much of the night without five of its top seven (Anthony Edwards sidelined for a fifth straight game with right knee inflammation; Ayo Dosunmu out with a sore calf), and role players Mike Conley and Donte DiVincenzo (17 points) were key in the rally. (nba.com(nba.com)) The victory moved the Timberwolves to 45‑28 and left them a half‑game behind Denver for fourth in the West, while the Rockets fell to 43‑29 and will visit Memphis on March 27 as Minnesota hosts Detroit on March 28. (espn.com(espn.com))
