The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off something extraordinary in the NBA, leaving fans and analysts stunned. Their overtime comeback against the Houston Rockets wasn’t just dramatic—it was record-breaking. Yankee Scores reports.
Wolves rewrite NBA history
Trailing by 13 points early in overtime, the Timberwolves looked finished. Yet, with grit and resilience, they produced a game-closing 15-0 run to seal a 110-108 victory. No team has ever overturned such a deficit in overtime since the league began tracking play-by-play in 1997-98.
Coach Chris Finch praised his side’s mentality: “They fought through a ton of adversity. We should’ve won that game in regulation… but we stole it right back.”
Missing stars, but not belief
Anthony Edwards missed his fifth straight game with knee trouble, while Rudy Gobert fouled out after contributing 14 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks. Jaden McDaniels, who had 25 points and defended Kevin Durant valiantly, was forced off late. Naz Reid was even ejected in overtime.
THIS JADEN MCDANIELS SEQUENCE‼️
HE’S GOT 25 AND COUNTING 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZRTpFDUkla
— ESPN (@espn) March 26, 2026
Despite those setbacks, Julius Randle stepped up, scoring all 24 of his points after halftime. “We’ve got real competitors in here… when it gets tough, we come together as a group,” Randle said.
Turning point in overtime
With the Rockets up 108-95 after Alperen Sengun’s dunk, the Target Center crowd began to file out. Yet Mike Conley’s three-pointer sparked belief. Kyle Anderson added a tip-in and forced an 8-second violation. Donte DiVincenzo tied the game with a clutch three, before Randle’s pull-up jumper with 8.8 seconds left gave Minnesota the lead.
DONTE DIVINCENZO TO TIE IT IN OT.
BANG 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Qcig4RhkF5
— ESPN (@espn) March 26, 2026
Durant, perfect from the line until then, missed crucial free throws in the final seconds. Gobert summed it up: “I’m so proud that we didn’t quit… that’s the blueprint for us. We want to win a championship, so we know there’s going to be adversity.”
Playoff implications
The Timberwolves improved to 45-28, staying half a game behind Denver for fourth in the West, while moving 1.5 games ahead of Houston. Crucially, they evened the season series with the Rockets, setting up a decisive clash on April 10.
This wasn’t just a win—it was a statement. The Timberwolves proved that even shorthanded, they can defy the odds and rewrite NBA history.
