Minnesota Timberwolves @ Houston Rockets: Apr 10, 2026
Timberwolves vs Rockets final: the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 136-132 on April 10, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 37 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 136 |
| Rockets | 36 | 37 | 33 | 26 | 132 |
Top Performers
Timberwolves
- 23 PTS Terrence Shannon Jr.
- 7 REB Jaden McDaniels
- 9 AST Kyle Anderson
Rockets
- 41 PTS Amen Thompson
- 9 REB Amen Thompson
- 8 AST Alperen Sengun
Timberwolves vs Rockets Box Score
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Beringer C | 25 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 4-4 | -3 |
| Jaden McDaniels F | 34 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8-19 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 29 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6-12 | 3-8 | 3-6 | +1 |
| Anthony Edwards G | 27 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7-14 | 3-7 | 5-6 | -6 |
| Kyle Anderson F | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-12 | 0-0 | 3-5 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Terrence Shannon Jr. G | 27 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-13 | 5-7 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Mike Conley G | 24 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 26 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -1 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun C | 28 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10-13 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 39 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5-12 | 2-6 | 4-6 | -4 |
| Kevin Durant F | 38 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13-18 | 0-1 | 7-9 | -3 |
| Josh Okogie G | 27 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Amen Thompson G | 41 | 41 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17-22 | 0-1 | 7-7 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Clint Capela C | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -2 |
| Tari Eason F | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-12 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
Timberwolves vs Rockets Recap
The Timberwolves beat the Rockets after outscoring them 33-26 in the fourth quarter. Minnesota improved to 48-33, while Houston fell to 51-30.
Trailing 106-103 after three quarters, the visitors found the margin late. Houston had led 73-69 at halftime after a 37-32 second quarter. The Timberwolves made 15 of 30 from three, while the Rockets made 4 of 19. Minnesota also committed 7 turnovers to Houston's 12.
Amen Thompson scored 41 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for the Rockets, the top line in the game. Terrence Shannon Jr. led Minnesota with 23 points, and Kyle Anderson added 9 assists. The Timberwolves finished 51 of 89 from the field and Houston 53 of 87, so the three-point gap carried the result. Houston won the rebounding count 39-25, but it did not offset that.
The number to know: 4 of 19. That was Houston's three-point shooting, and it left the Rockets short despite 41 points from Thompson.
Team Stats
| Timberwolves | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 51-89 | Field Goals | 53-87 |
| 57.3% | FG % | 60.9% |
| 15-30 | 3-Pointers | 4-19 |
| 50.0% | 3P % | 21.1% |
| 19-25 | Free Throws | 22-28 |
| 76.0% | FT % | 78.6% |
| 25 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 27 | Assists | 29 |
| 7 | Steals | 4 |
| 7 | Blocks | 8 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 21 | Fouls | 18 |
| 10 | Biggest Lead | 10 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Timberwolves | 65.7% | 6.5% | 20.0% | 0.213 |
 Rockets | 63.2% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 0.253 |
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, April 10, 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
- L @ Magic 120-132 Apr 8, 2026
- W @ Pacers 124-104 Apr 7, 2026
- L vs Hornets 108-122 Apr 5, 2026
- L @ 76ers 103-115 Apr 3, 2026
- L @ Pistons 108-113 Apr 2, 2026
Rockets last 5
- W vs 76ers 113-102 Apr 9, 2026
- W @ Suns 119-105 Apr 7, 2026
- W @ Warriors 117-116 Apr 5, 2026
- W vs Jazz 140-106 Apr 3, 2026
- W vs Bucks 119-113 Apr 1, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 25, 2026 Rockets @ Timberwolves 108-110
- Jan 16, 2026 Timberwolves @ Rockets 105-110
More NBA Games on Apr 10, 2026
- Final
Detroit Pistons2-0118
Charlotte Hornets2-1100Top: Ball 27 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3140
Washington Wizards2-1117Top: Carrington 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1102
Atlanta Hawks2-1124Top: McCollum 29 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3118
Boston Celtics1-1144Top: Fears 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-095
New York Knicks0-2112Top: Brunson 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-0105
Indiana Pacers1-194Top: Maxey 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2120
San Antonio Spurs1-2139Top: Wembanyama 40 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-2108
Milwaukee Bucks0-3125Top: Green 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic0-2127
Chicago Bulls1-2103Top: Wagner 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder2-0107
Denver Nuggets1-1127Top: Valančiūnas 23 PTS, 17 REBBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies2-0101
Utah Jazz1-1147Top: Hinson 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3118
Sacramento Kings0-2124Top: Podziemski 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-197
Portland Trail Blazers2-0116Top: Avdija 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-173
Los Angeles Lakers2-0101Top: James 28 PTS, 12 ASTBox score ›
That covers Timberwolves vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Timberwolves host the Raptors Oct 25; Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26.
Timberwolves vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Timberwolves vs Rockets on Apr 10, 2026?
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 136-132 on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Terrence Shannon Jr. led the Timberwolves with 23 points.
What are the Timberwolves and Rockets records?
After this game the Timberwolves were 48-33 and the Rockets were 51-30 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Timberwolves vs Rockets?
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 23 for the Timberwolves. Amen Thompson scored 41 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Timberwolves vs Rockets season series?
The regular-season series is tied 1-1 this season.
Who won the last Timberwolves vs Rockets game?
The Timberwolves beat the Rockets 110-108 on Mar 25, 2026 at home.
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 37-36, Q2 32-37, Q3 34-33, Q4 33-26.
What is next for the Timberwolves and Rockets?
Timberwolves host the Raptors on Sunday, October 25 at 7:00 PM ET; Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET.