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Ball, Dosunmu Propel Timberwolves Past Rockets
Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 points and Jonathan Kuminga fueled a late run as Minnesota erased Houston leads for its second loss of the season.
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Houston Rockets 117-107, with Ayo Dosunmu scoring 21 points and Jonathan Kuminga powering a fourth-quarter surge.
Minnesota played without star Anthony Edwards, sidelined for up to two months following arthroscopic knee surgery, and guard Terrence Shannon, who missed his second straight game with a bruised hip.
Houston center Alperen Sengun recorded his 13th career triple-double with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists; the Rockets committed 18 turnovers that Minnesota converted into 33 points.
LaMelo Ball scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, leading a decisive run after the game featured 15 ties and 26 lead changes through regulation.
The Rockets dropped to 7-2 but retain the best record in the West, while Minnesota improved to 6-3, positioning both teams as early-season contenders in the competitive conference.
Minnesota overcame Houston thanks to a final streak led by Kuminga and Dosunmu, securing victory with a score of 117-107.Sengun stood out with a triple-double, while Durant and VanVleet added key points for the Rockets, who suffered their second defeat.