The Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Rockets 110-108. McDaniels scored 25 points and grabbed 2 rebounds, while Randle added 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. For the Rockets, Shen Jing contributed 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Durant added 30 points, 3 rebounds, and 8 assists.

In the first quarter, the Timberwolves started strong with a 5-0 run. Led by Shen Jing, the Rockets gradually narrowed the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 23-19. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves maintained a slight lead. The Rockets relied on consecutive scores from Smith and Shen Jing to keep chasing. At halftime, the Timberwolves led 44-43.

After switching sides, the Timberwolves' outside shooting was superior, and they once widened the gap. Shen Jing's continued output inside helped the Rockets keep the score close. After three quarters, the Timberwolves still led 70-68. In the final quarter, the Timberwolves once extended the point difference to double digits, but the Rockets fought back tenaciously, with Durant scoring consecutive points in the key moments to force overtime.

The Rockets once led in overtime, but the Timberwolves rallied to seal the victory with a crucial jump shot from Randle. Ultimately, the Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Rockets 110-108 in overtime.

Rockets player statistics

Shen Jing : 30 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Durant: 30 points , 3 rebounds , 8 assists ; Smith: 16 points, 12 rebounds , 1 assist ; Thompson: 11 points, 9 rebounds , 10 assists; Sheppard: 10 points , 8 rebounds , 3 assists; Tate: 5 points , 1 rebound; Ethan: 3 points , 8 rebounds; Holiday: 3 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Capela: 4 rebounds

Timberwolves player statistics

McDaniels 25 points , 2 rebounds; Randle 24 points , 6 rebounds , 6 assists; DiVincenzo 17 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Reed 14 points, 13 rebounds , 1 assist; Gobert 14 points, 14 rebounds , 1 assist; Hyland 8 points , 8 assists; Conley 5 points, 5 rebounds , 6 assists; Anderson 3 points, 6 rebounds , 3 assists; Shannon 1 rebound .

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