Timberwolves Beat Rockets 117-107: Houston NBA Result — Nov. 5, 2026 Update

Information checked: November 5, 2026, 1:42 a.m. Houston Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-06:00; 07:42 UTC). This is the source-verification time, not the game's start time or the article's original publication time.

Final: Minnesota Timberwolves 117, Houston Rockets 107. Minnesota won Wednesday night's November 4, 2026, NBA game at Toyota Center in Houston, overcoming a two-point deficit after three quarters with a 35-23 fourth quarter. Both teams' official NBA game pages now label the contest Final and show the same 117-107 result. The victory brought Minnesota to 6-3, while Houston fell to 7-2, according to the completed game record.

The result changes the story from a pregame test for a Western Conference frontrunner into a confirmed home loss for Houston. Minnesota prevailed despite the absence of Anthony Edwards, while Alperen Sengun's triple-double was not enough to prevent the Rockets' second defeat of the season. See the Rockets' official final score page and Timberwolves' official game page.

Destaques

• Final score: Minnesota beat Houston 117-107 at Toyota Center on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
• Decisive quarter: Minnesota outscored Houston 35-23 in the fourth after trailing 84-82 entering the period.
• Key performances: Ayo Dosunmu scored 21 for Minnesota; Kevin Durant scored 21 for Houston; Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
• After the game: Minnesota stood at 6-3 and Houston at 7-2. The result supersedes all pregame win-loss scenarios and lineup projections.

What was the final score of Timberwolves vs. Rockets on November 4?

Minnesota won 117-107. The teams were tied at 57 at halftime. Houston took an 84-82 lead into the last 12 minutes, but Minnesota scored 35 points in the fourth quarter to Houston's 23 and finished with a ten-point road victory. The quarter totals, overall score and final status belong to the November 4 fixture, not a later rematch.

The sequence matters because Houston was not behind throughout the game. The Rockets had a narrow advantage heading into the final period, but they could not match the visitors' late scoring pace. Official team game pages now offer the final score, player leaders, highlights and game-tracking links rather than only a scheduled tipoff.

How did Minnesota win the fourth quarter in Houston?

Minnesota combined timely offense with late defensive disruption. LaMelo Ball scored 12 of his 20 points in the final quarter, and Jonathan Kuminga contributed key late baskets. After a close stretch, Kuminga hit a three-pointer, Ayo Dosunmu made a steal and Kuminga added a tip-in, helping Minnesota open a 111-104 lead with roughly two minutes remaining. Another Kuminga three-pointer later moved the score to 114-106.

Those specific possessions help explain the decisive swing, but the larger trend was sustained fourth-quarter production: the Timberwolves scored 12 more points than Houston in the period. The final score should not be described as a wire-to-wire win or a game decided by one isolated play.

Who led the Rockets and Timberwolves in scoring?

Ayo Dosunmu led Minnesota with 21 points and six assists. Ball supplied 20 points, Kuminga added 16 points and eight rebounds, and Jaden McDaniels finished with 14 points and eight rebounds. Rudy Gobert recorded 11 rebounds. Minnesota's team game record identifies Dosunmu as its leading scorer and Gobert as its leading rebounder.

Kevin Durant scored 21 for Houston, Fred VanVleet added 18 and Sengun finished with 17 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Sengun's triple-double was one of the notable individual performances of the matchup, but the final score makes clear that it came in a loss. Houston's official game summary confirms Durant as its scoring leader and Sengun as its leader in rebounds and assists.

What do the shooting numbers reveal about Houston's loss?

The game statistics show a substantial shooting-efficiency gap. Minnesota made 46 of 87 field-goal attempts (52.9%), compared with Houston's 35 of 82 (42.7%). From three-point range, the Timberwolves went 15-for-35 (42.9%) and the Rockets 13-for-37 (35.1%). Minnesota also had 28 assists to Houston's 22.

Houston actually made more free throws, converting 24 of 30 attempts against Minnesota's 10 of 19. That contrast is useful context: the visitors' victory did not come from superior free-throw volume. Their more efficient field-goal shooting, especially alongside the late-quarter advantage, was a major measurable difference. These are observations from the final box score, not proof that any single factor alone caused the outcome.

What does the result mean for the Western Conference?

Houston entered the game at 7-1 and was the No. 1 team in the NBA's November 2, 2026, Power Rankings. That ranking used a 6-1 snapshot at publication and was an editorial assessment, not the conference standings. After the Minnesota game, Houston's record was 7-2. Minnesota, which entered at 5-3, moved to 6-3.

For Houston, the loss interrupted a strong start and gave the team a concrete reason to review late-game shot creation and defensive execution. For Minnesota, the road win offered evidence that its rotation could produce a competitive offensive night while missing a major scorer. Neither result alone establishes a new playoff forecast: both teams are still early in the 2026-27 regular season.

Was Anthony Edwards available against the Rockets?

Edwards did not play. The Timberwolves' October 29 medical update announced that he underwent right-knee arthroscopy. His absence is important context for Minnesota's scoring contributions from Dosunmu, Ball and Kuminga, but this game result does not establish a new medical prognosis or return date. Pregame questionable designations for other players should not be carried forward as though they were final postgame participation records.

When and where was Minnesota vs. Houston played?

The game took place at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Its scheduled tipoff was 7:30 p.m. Houston CST (UTC-06:00), equivalent to 8:30 p.m. New York EST (UTC-05:00) on November 4 and 01:30 UTC on Thursday, November 5. The UTC calendar date differs because midnight had passed in UTC, not because the game was played in Houston on November 5.

Both Houston and New York were on standard time that night: U.S. daylight saving time ended November 1, 2026. These are scheduled start times, not a claim that the opening tip occurred at that exact minute. The NBA fixture page supplies the matchup reference; the teams' official pages supply the now-final result.

What's next for the Rockets and Timberwolves?

Houston's next listed matchup is on the road against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, November 7, followed by a home game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, November 9. Minnesota is listed to visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, November 6, then host the Utah Jazz on Sunday, November 8. Fans should consult the Rockets' official schedule and Timberwolves' official schedule for any later changes to dates, times, broadcasts or availability.

Those upcoming games will provide a clearer view of whether Minnesota can sustain its fourth-quarter execution and whether Houston responds after this home defeat. That is a question for future results, not a confirmed trend from a single November 4 game.

FAQ: Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Who won the Rockets vs. Timberwolves game on November 4, 2026?

The Minnesota Timberwolves won 117-107 at Toyota Center in Houston. Both teams' official NBA game pages mark the result as final.

What were the Rockets' and Timberwolves' records after the game?

Houston was 7-2 and Minnesota was 6-3 following the November 4 result.

What time was the game scheduled to start?

November 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Houston, CST (UTC-06:00), corresponding to 8:30 p.m. EST (UTC-05:00) and November 5 at 01:30 UTC.