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LaMelo and Kuminga Showed They Can Be Closers In Houston

The Minnesota Timberwolves were in a familiar spot entering the fourth quarter Wednesday night.

By Logan Harlow · Zone Coverage

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:37 PM

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LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga delivered key fourth-quarter performances to lead the Timberwolves past the Houston Rockets.
Minnesota outscored the Rockets 35-23 in the fourth quarter to secure a 10-point road victory.
Ball finished with 20 points and six assists, scoring 12 points in the final quarter.

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LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga powered the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter to secure a 10-point road victory against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. After entering the final quarter trailing 90-88, Minnesota outscored Houston 35-23 behind key scoring stretches from Ball and Kuminga, ending the contest on an 11-2 run to seal the win.

Ball scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, shooting a perfect 4-for-4 in the frame. Kuminga contributed 16 points and eight rebounds, scoring eight consecutive points in the final three minutes. Ayo Dosunmu added 21 points, while Bones Hyland scored 19 points in the team effort.

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