Player |
Team |
Points |
Rebounds |
Assists |
Steals |
Blocks |
🏀 Jalen Green |
Houston Rockets |
24 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
🏀 Alperen Şengün |
Houston Rockets |
18 |
10 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
🏀 Fred VanVleet |
Houston Rockets |
21 |
3 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
🏀 Anthony Edwards |
Timberwolves |
27 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
🏀 Karl-Anthony Towns |
Timberwolves |
20 |
12 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
🏀 Rudy Gobert |
Timberwolves |
12 |
15 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
The Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup featured several standout player performances, showcasing both teams’ strengths. For the Rockets, Jalen Green led the offense with a remarkable 28 points, complemented by 5 assists and 3 rebounds. Green’s scoring ability was key to keeping the Rockets in the game, as he demonstrated his shooting prowess from both the field and beyond the arc. Alperen Şengün was a significant force in the paint, contributing with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists, highlighting his all-around skills and presence as a center.
On the Timberwolves side, Anthony Edwards had a stellar performance, finishing with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Edwards played a crucial role in leading the Timberwolves’ offense, especially in the second half. Karl-Anthony Towns added 21 points and 9 rebounds, showing his scoring and rebounding abilities in both inside and outside play. Rudy Gobert’s defensive presence was notable, contributing 2 blocks and grabbing 12 rebounds, while D’Angelo Russell orchestrated the offense, dishing out 8 assists alongside 16 points.
This exciting clash of offensive and defensive talents highlighted both teams’ potential, with the Timberwolves managing to edge out the Rockets thanks to strong contributions from their star players.