On March 26th, the Minnesota Timberwolves grabbed a thrilling 110-108 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets at Target, center. Without star Anthony Edwards, they saved the largest comeback in NBA overtime history, rallying from a 13-point deficit with just two minutes, and 45 seconds left by unleashing a 15-0 run. Rudy Gobert led the charge with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 locks on solid shooting. His standout moment came when he swatted away a key shot by Kevin Durant in isolation, helping seal the win despite fouling out late.
Gobert addressed the post-game buzz about players targeting him one-on-one, shrugging off social media negativity. He pointed out how Clips often ignored his elite defense, where he ranks top 10 this season in holding opponents to 44.4%. Shooting him boasts a defensive rating of 108.8 points for 100 possessions. Jaden McDaniels added 25 points and Julius Randle shifted 24, while Houston's operant Sengun scored 30 and Durant tallied 30 on inefficient 22 attempts.
The win puts Minnesota one-and-a-half games ahead of the Rockets in the Western Conference playoff chase. With Gobert anchoring the defense and back in the defensive player of the year conversation behind Victor Wimbenyama, the Timberwolves stay locked in for a deep postseason run alongside their Edwards-led core. Houston Rockets News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.