Minnesota Timberwolves 105, Houston Rockets 110
NBA · 2026-01-16 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 110–105 on 2026-01-16 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:58 swung win probability 54% → 21%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Minnesota Timberwolves lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 105 |
| Houston Rockets | 29 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 110 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q1 3:58 swung win probability 54% → 21%.
Why Minnesota Timberwolves lost
- Lost Q4 23-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 10–0 | Q1 3:58 | 54% → 21% |