Timberwolves Snap Rockets' Winning Streak

DiVincenzo and Shannon Jr. lead Minnesota to victory over Houston

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:33am

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The short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Houston Rockets, snapping the Rockets' eight-game winning streak. Donte DiVincenzo scored 18 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Timberwolves, while Terrrence Shannon Jr. added 23 points off the bench.

Why it matters

The Timberwolves' victory over the surging Rockets is an important win for a Minnesota team that has been dealing with injuries this season. The Rockets had been one of the hottest teams in the NBA, so this result could shake up the Western Conference standings.

The details

DiVincenzo sparked a fourth-quarter rally for the Timberwolves, scoring 11 of his 18 points in the final period to help Minnesota pull away. Shannon Jr. also had a big game off the bench, chipping in 23 points to complement DiVincenzo's scoring effort.

  • The game was played on April 11, 2026.

The players

Donte DiVincenzo

A guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored 18 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, to lead his team to victory.

Terrrence Shannon Jr.

A forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who came off the bench to score 23 points and provide a spark for his team.

Houston Rockets

The NBA team that had won eight consecutive games before losing to the Timberwolves.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The NBA team that snapped the Rockets' winning streak despite dealing with injuries to key players.

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What they’re saying

“We knew the Rockets were hot, but our guys stepped up and got the job done. Donte and Terrrence were huge for us tonight.”

— Chris Finch, Head Coach, Minnesota Timberwolves

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Rockets will try to bounce back from the loss and regain their momentum.

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and resilience of the Timberwolves, who were able to overcome the Rockets' recent hot streak and pick up an important victory despite dealing with injuries. The performance of DiVincenzo and Shannon Jr. off the bench was a key factor in the Timberwolves' success.