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Timberwolves Down Houston 139-132 - Match Report
Houston was victimized by Anthony Edwards for 33 points as the Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 139-132 in NBA action on Sunday.
Minnesota did not, however, defeat the Rockets against the spread, which closed at -13.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 246.5.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points for Minnesota and D'Angelo Russell chipped in with 22 points. D'Angelo Russell had 9 assists for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Rockets got a 31-point performance from Jalen Green, who was supported by 30 points from Josh Christopher. Kevin Porter Jr. had 8 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Alperen Sengun grabbed 15 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 80-68 at the break.
Houston had a 36-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face Washington looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face Brooklyn.