T‑Wolves win in OT
Minnesota beat Houston in overtime on March 25, sealing it on a deflected inbound pass in the final seconds as Jaden McDaniels finished with 16 points and impact defense. Houston’s Nas Reed posted a 14/10 double‑double, while Kevin Durant struggled offensively (3‑for‑14) in a game defined by turnovers and late drama (youtube.com).
Minnesota closed the game on a 15-0 overtime run capped by Julius Randle’s go‑ahead jumper with 8.8 seconds remaining in a 110–108 win. (NBA.com: ) The Timberwolves erased a 13‑point deficit in overtime — the largest OT comeback recorded since play‑by‑play logs began in 1997‑98. (ESPN.com: ) Kevin Durant and Alperen Şengün each finished with 30 points as Houston built a late fourth‑quarter lead before the Wolves’ rally. (NBA.com: ) Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points before exiting with an apparent leg injury during the game. (ESPN.com: ) Naz Reid was ejected after disputing an officiating ruling, and Rudy Gobert fouled out late in the comeback; Reid finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds. (ESPN.com: ) The victory left Minnesota 45–28 and a half‑game behind fourth‑place Denver in the Western Conference, while Houston dropped to 43–29. (ESPN.com: ) Durant passed Dirk Nowitzki for eighth place on the NBA’s career regular‑season baskets list, reaching 11,177 made field goals during the contest. (ESPN.com: )
