Hornets110
Celtics134
Mavericks113
Heat109
Suns114
Thunder125
Bucks110
Hawks110
Grizzlies110
Jazz105
Warriors134
Nuggets114Minnesota Timberwolves @ Houston Rockets: Jan 16, 2026
Timberwolves vs Rockets final: the Houston Rockets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 on January 16, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 34 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 105 |
| Rockets | 29 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 110 |
Top Performers
Timberwolves
- 39 PTS Julius Randle
- 13 REB Rudy Gobert
- 5 AST Bones Hyland
Rockets
- 39 PTS Kevin Durant
- 14 REB Alperen Sengun
- 7 AST Kevin Durant
Timberwolves vs Rockets Box Score
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert C | 32 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 2-10 | -3 |
| Mike Conley G | 26 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-8 | 1-5 | 1-2 | +8 |
| Jaden McDaniels F | 35 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5-14 | 1-4 | 4-5 | -5 |
| Julius Randle FC | 40 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14-25 | 2-5 | 9-11 | -12 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 39 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3-10 | 2-7 | 0-0 | +5 |
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| Bones Hyland G | 16 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-2 | -11 |
| Naz Reid CF | 32 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8-11 | 5-7 | 4-5 | 0 |
| Joan Beringer C | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 37 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3-12 | 1-4 | 2-5 | -5 |
| Josh Okogie G | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Kevin Durant F | 40 | 39 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11-18 | 6-8 | 11-14 | +15 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 32 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11-22 | 0-1 | 3-9 | -7 |
| Amen Thompson G | 35 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5-12 | 1-3 | 3-4 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Clint Capela C | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 18 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 4-6 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -3 |
| JD Davison G | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
Timberwolves vs Rockets Recap
The Rockets beat the Timberwolves by outscoring them 29-23 in the fourth quarter after trailing 82-81 through three. Houston improved to 24-15, while Minnesota fell to 27-15.
Houston went into the fourth quarter down by 1 after Minnesota led 55-53 at halftime. The Rockets won three of the four quarters, including the last, to take the lead for good. They also committed 12 turnovers to Minnesota's 14.
Kevin Durant scored 39 points and added 7 assists for Houston. Julius Randle matched him with 39 points for Minnesota, while Alperen Sengun grabbed 14 rebounds and Rudy Gobert 13. The Rockets shot 39 of 84 from the field against 37 of 80 for the Timberwolves.
The number to know: 12 of 28 from three-point range. Houston made one more three-pointer than Minnesota's 11 of 30, which was enough to cover the narrow gap.
Team Stats
| Timberwolves | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 37-80 | Field Goals | 39-84 |
| 46.3% | FG % | 46.4% |
| 11-30 | 3-Pointers | 12-28 |
| 36.7% | 3P % | 42.9% |
| 20-35 | Free Throws | 20-34 |
| 57.1% | FT % | 58.8% |
| 45 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 21 | Assists | 19 |
| 7 | Steals | 10 |
| 7 | Blocks | 5 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 27 | Fouls | 23 |
| 12 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Timberwolves | 53.1% | 12.8% | 27.3% | 0.250 |
 Rockets | 53.6% | 10.8% | 23.3% | 0.238 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Timberwolves vs Rockets Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, January 16, 20269:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
- Arena
- Toyota CenterHouston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Timberwolves vs Rockets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Timberwolves last 5
- W @ Bucks 139-106 Jan 13, 2026
- W vs Spurs 104-103 Jan 11, 2026
- L @ Cavaliers 134-146 Jan 10, 2026
- W vs Cavaliers 131-122 Jan 8, 2026
- W vs Heat 122-94 Jan 6, 2026
Rockets last 5
- L vs Thunder 91-111 Jan 15, 2026
- W vs Bulls 119-113 Jan 13, 2026
- L @ Kings 98-111 Jan 11, 2026
- L @ Trail Blazers 105-111 Jan 9, 2026
- L @ Trail Blazers 102-103 Jan 7, 2026
Previous meetings
- Apr 10, 2026 Timberwolves @ Rockets 136-132
- Mar 25, 2026 Rockets @ Timberwolves 108-110
More NBA Games on Jan 16, 2026
- Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3119
Indiana Pacers2-2127Top: Huff 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1117
Philadelphia 76ers3-1115Top: Tyson 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3109
Brooklyn Nets0-3112Top: Jr. 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2121
Toronto Raptors2-1117Top: Harden 31 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2115
Sacramento Kings0-3128Top: Westbrook 26 PTSBox score ›
That covers Timberwolves vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Timberwolves host the Warriors Oct 28; Rockets visit the Bucks Oct 28.
Timberwolves vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Timberwolves vs Rockets on Jan 16, 2026?
The Houston Rockets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 39 points.
What are the Timberwolves and Rockets records?
After this game the Timberwolves were 27-15 and the Rockets were 24-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Timberwolves vs Rockets?
Julius Randle scored 39 for the Timberwolves. Kevin Durant scored 39 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Timberwolves vs Rockets season series?
The Timberwolves lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Timberwolves vs Rockets game?
The Timberwolves beat the Rockets 136-132 on Apr 10, 2026 on the road.
Where was Timberwolves vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.
What was the score by quarter in Timberwolves vs Rockets?
Timberwolves-Rockets: Q1 34-29, Q2 21-24, Q3 27-28, Q4 23-29.
What is next for the Timberwolves and Rockets?
Timberwolves host the Warriors on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Rockets visit the Bucks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.