Donte DiVincenzo, Wolves end Rockets' winning streak

Minnesota rallies in fourth quarter to snap Houston's eight-game run

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:49am

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An abstract, neon-colored expressionist painting capturing the raw energy and intensity of a high-scoring NBA basketball game, with players' figures dissolving into vibrant brushstrokes and the court exploding with color.The Timberwolves' balanced attack and late-game heroics from DiVincenzo and Shannon overcame the Rockets' high-powered offense in a thrilling clash between Western Conference contenders.Houston Today

Donte DiVincenzo scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to spark a Minnesota Timberwolves comeback, as they snapped the Houston Rockets' eight-game winning streak with a 136-132 victory on Friday. Terrence Shannon Jr. added 23 points off the bench for the short-handed Timberwolves, who also got 22 points from Anthony Edwards in his return from injury.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Timberwolves in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, while the Rockets' streak comes to an end as they look to secure a postseason berth.

The details

The Timberwolves overcame the absences of starters Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, as well as sixth man Naz Reid, to rally in the fourth quarter. DiVincenzo and Shannon led the charge, while Kyle Anderson had 17 points and a game-high nine assists. Amen Thompson scored a career-high 41 points for the Rockets, who got 33 points from Kevin Durant and 22 from Alperen Sengun.

  • The Timberwolves snapped the Rockets' eight-game winning streak on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • Anthony Edwards returned to the Timberwolves lineup after missing 10 of the previous 12 games.

The players

Donte DiVincenzo

A guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to lead his team's comeback.

Terrence Shannon Jr.

A bench player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored 23 points off the bench to help his team defeat the Rockets.

Anthony Edwards

A star player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who scored 22 points in his return to the lineup after missing 10 of the previous 12 games.

Amen Thompson

A player for the Houston Rockets who scored a career-high 41 points in the loss to the Timberwolves.

Kevin Durant

A star player for the Houston Rockets who scored 33 points in the losing effort against the Timberwolves.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and resilience of the Timberwolves, who were able to overcome key absences and rally in the fourth quarter to snap the Rockets' impressive winning streak. The performance of players like DiVincenzo, Shannon, and Edwards demonstrated the team's ability to win tough road games against quality opponents.