Dossam scored 21 points and Ball added 20, as the Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 117-107.

November 5th - The Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 117-107 . In this game, Dossem had 21 points , 1 rebound , and 6 assists, while Ball had 20 points , 2 rebounds , and 6 assists. For the Rockets, Durant had 21 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists, while VanVleet had 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Timberwolves took a 7-3 lead. The Rockets relied on VanVleet's consecutive outside shots, while Durant helped them close the gap with mid-range and three-pointers. Hyland hit two consecutive three-pointers, helping the Timberwolves regain the initiative. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 33-30 . In the second quarter, the Timberwolves extended their lead to 6 points. Shepard hit a three-pointer, and Shen Jing scored repeatedly inside. The Timberwolves scored on a fast break through Dorsem, while VanVleet and Smith responded with free throws. At halftime, the score was tied at 57 .

After switching sides, the Rockets took a 73-71 lead. The Timberwolves relied on Hyland and Clark to keep the score close, while the Rockets relied on Ethan's three-pointer and layup. At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets led 84-82 . In the final quarter, the Timberwolves relied on Clark's three-pointer, while Smith scored consecutive points to help the Rockets maintain a slight advantage. Ball then hit two consecutive three-pointers to gradually widen the gap, while the Rockets relied on VanVleet's two consecutive three-pointers to cut the deficit to 2 points. In the crucial moments, Kuminga hit a three-pointer and made a putback, and Gobert completed an alley-oop. Ultimately, the Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 117-107 .

Timberwolves player statistics

Dossem 21 points , 1 rebound, 6 assists; Ball 20 points , 2 rebounds , 6 assists; Hyland 19 points , 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Kuminga 16 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists; McDaniels 14 points , 8 rebounds , 4 assists; Clark 10 points, 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Gobert 8 points, 11 rebounds , 2 assists; Lyles 5 points , 2 rebounds; Beirange 4 points, 7 rebounds

Rockets player statistics

Durant 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; VanVleet 18 points, 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Shen Jing 17 points , 12 rebounds, 10 assists; Sheppard 14 points , 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Smith 11 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists ; Thompson 11 points , 8 rebounds , 1 assist; Ethan 9 points , 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Smart 4 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Sibwe 2 points

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