nba Game Recap
Recap - Timberwolves Defeat Houston 141-123
Karl-Anthony Towns went off for 40 points and added 9 rebounds leading Minnesota to a 141-123 win over Houston on Sunday at Toyota Center.
Minnesota was a favorite by -6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 235.5.
Minnesota got 22 points from D'Angelo Russell and another 21 points from Jarred Vanderbilt. D'Angelo Russell contributed 10 assists, while Jarred Vanderbilt cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
The Rockets got a 22-point performance from Christian Wood, who was supported by 19 points from Josh Christopher. Kevin Porter Jr. had 8 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Christian Wood grabbed 8 rebounds.
The Timberwolves hit the break winning 75-54 before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 56-45.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act on the road to face New Orleans looking for another win. For Houston, they head home to face Philadelphia.