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The Minnesota Timberwolves edged the Houston Rockets 136–132 on April 10 at Toyota Center in a closely contested matchup that stayed below the 227.5-point Vegas total. A. Thompson led Houston with 41 points, supported by K. Durant's 33, but the Rockets' 60.9 percent field-goal efficiency and 39 rebounds proved insufficient as their defense allowed a 136.0 defensive rating. Minnesota's balanced offensive attack—anchored by T. Shannon Jr.'s 23 points and A. Edwards' 22—was complemented by a three-point barrage: the Timberwolves made 15 threes on 57.3 percent shooting overall. The decisive factor emerged in the fourth quarter, where Houston managed only 26 points while Minnesota scored 33, breaking a tight contest that had remained competitive through three periods. Minnesota's 27 assists and just 7 turnovers against Houston's 12 miscues highlighted superior ball movement and decision-making down the stretch. The victory solidifies Minnesota's positioning as the Timberwolves continue their playoff push.
