Anthony Edwards delivered a spectacular performance, scoring 41 points along with seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 127-114 comeback victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. This dominant outing came just a night after his 49-point explosion against Chicago. Edwards set the tone early, scoring 18 points in the first quarter, and then sealed the win with 16 points in the fourth.
Trailing by six points at the start of the final quarter, Minnesota surged ahead as Rudy Gobert opened with back-to-back dunks. Edwards then took charge, draining three crucial three-pointers to fuel a 35-16 run over the last 12 minutes. Jaylen Clark contributed a career-high 17 points, while Naz Reid added 15 points and 11 rebounds. For Houston, Jalen Green led with 28 points, while Alperen Sengun posted 16 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. However, the Rockets suffered their fifth consecutive defeat.