Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets
Lead tracker
MIN leadsBiggest lead MIN 12, HOU 9| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 34 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 105 |
 HOU | 29 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 110 |
Who won: Rockets 110-105
The Houston Rockets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Toyota Center (Houston). The Rockets lead the series 1-0. Kevin Durant led the Rockets in points (39). Julius Randle led the Timberwolves in points (39).
Win probability
100%HOU finalTap or hover the line to see the play. Dots mark the biggest swings.
Play by play
- End of Game
- End of the 4th Quarter
- Q4 0.0
Timberwolves offensive team rebound
- Q4 0.0
Bones Hyland misses heave jump shot
- Q4 1.3MIN 105 - 110 HOU+1
Jabari Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 1.3
Rockets offensive team rebound
- Q4 1.3
Jabari Smith Jr. misses free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 1.3
Jaden McDaniels personal take foul
- SLAMQ4 3.1
Driving dunk, 1 ft
Julius Randle
Julius Randle makes 1-foot driving dunk (Naz Reid assists)
MIN 105 - 109 HOU - Q4 5.4
Timberwolves Full timeout
- Q4 5.4TO
Amen Thompson out of bounds bad pass turnover
- Q4 14.6
Jae'Sean Tate defensive rebound
- Q4 17.3
Donte DiVincenzo misses 27-foot three point jumper
- Q4 22.1MIN 103 - 109 HOU+1
Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 22.1MIN 103 - 108 HOU+1
Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 22.1
Timberwolves Full timeout
- Q4 22.1
Donte DiVincenzo personal foul
- Q4 38.5TO
Julius Randle lost ball turnover (Jae'Sean Tate steals)
- Q4 51.9MIN 103 - 107 HOU+1
Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 51.9MIN 103 - 106 HOU+1
Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 51.9
Jaden McDaniels shooting foul
- Q4 1:09MIN 103 - 105 HOU+1
Jaden McDaniels makes free throw 2 of 2
- Q4 1:09
Timberwolves offensive team rebound
- Q4 1:09
Jaden McDaniels misses free throw 1 of 2
- Q4 1:09
Jae'Sean Tate shooting foul
Leaders
MINHOU 
