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Edwards and Gobert Shine as Green Struggles

With the race for the top spot in the Western Conference heating up, every game carries significant weight for the Timberwolves. BD Cricket Match reports that their recent matchup against the Houston Rockets was no exception. Against a lower-tier opponent like Houston, Minnesota had no room for error—especially since the Rockets are also chasing a playoff berth, trailing the 10th-seeded Jazz by a narrow margin.

Despite Houston’s playoff ambitions, the Timberwolves came into the game with the NBA’s best defensive rating, making life difficult for any offense. From the opening tip, Minnesota looked sharp, racing to an early 10–2 run that gave them control of the first quarter. They closed the period with an 8-point lead. In the second quarter, Alperen Şengün and others helped Houston briefly pull even, but the Wolves responded quickly to maintain a 4-point lead at halftime.

The third quarter proved decisive. Anthony Edwards erupted with a scoring burst that helped Minnesota widen the gap, and key contributions from Naz Reid and others pushed the lead to 16 by the end of the third. In the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves put the game out of reach. With the lead ballooning and hope fading, the Rockets essentially waved the white flag, suffering a 21-point blowout loss.

While several Rockets struggled, it was Jalen Green’s performance that drew the most disappointment. As a high lottery pick, Green has long been seen as a cornerstone of Houston’s rebuild, but his inconsistency continues to haunt the team. In this game, he not only failed to contribute efficiently on offense but even missed an uncontested layup—an unforced error that symbolized his rocky season. BD Cricket Match notes that with his erratic performances, Green has become the subject of increasing trade speculation.

New head coach Ime Udoka was expected to help unlock Green’s potential, but the guard has shown more volatility than growth this season. While he’s had flashes of brilliance, games like this highlight why Houston may be ready to move in a different direction.

Fred VanVleet and Alperen Şengün didn’t fare much better. VanVleet finished with 11 points, 3 rebounds, and just 1 assist. Şengün recorded a respectable double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, but neither could shift the game’s momentum. On the other side, Anthony Edwards overcame a sluggish first half and came alive in the third, ending the night with 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Rudy Gobert also delivered a dominant performance, especially on defense. His presence in the paint made it nearly impossible for the Rockets to get into any offensive rhythm. BD Cricket Match emphasized that with Gobert anchoring the interior, Houston’s attack looked out of sync all night long.

Ironically, the Rockets’ loss could have benefited the Warriors—if only Golden State had taken care of business. Despite Stephen Curry’s 60-point explosion, they fell to the Hawks, squandering a golden opportunity. Had Houston won, it would have widened the gap between the Rockets and Warriors. But with the Rockets now just half a game ahead, BD Cricket Match suggests the Warriors still have every chance to close the gap and leapfrog Houston in the standings.

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