The Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Houston Rockets 136-132 in a high-scoring NBA matchup, pulling out a four-point win despite huge individual nights from Houston’s top scorers. Houston was powered by Amen Thompson’s 41 points and Kevin Durant’s 33, with Alperen Sengun adding 22, but Minnesota had enough balanced production to finish the job. Houston’s offense was extremely efficient overall (49-of-69 shooting, 71.0%) and consistently generated quality looks, reflected in 29 assists. However, the Rockets didn’t match that efficiency from deep (4-of-18 from three), which limited their ability to keep pace with Minnesota’s perimeter output when the game tightened late. Minnesota’s edge came from the three-point line and timely scoring. The Timberwolves hit 15-of-30 from beyond the arc, a decisive advantage in a game ultimately decided by four points. J.T. Shannon led Minnesota with 23 points, while Anthony Edwards added 22, helping the Timberwolves answer Houston runs and maintain offensive pressure in key stretches. Going forward, the Rockets can point to elite shot-making and playmaking as positives, but the three-point disparity proved costly in a close finish. For the Timberwolves, the win reinforced the value of spacing and perimeter shot-making, as their three-point efficiency helped offset Houston’s dominant overall field-goal percentage and secure a narrow victory.