Jalen Green scores 35 points to lead Rockets past Timberwolves 121-115

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, drives to the basket as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Houston.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, drives to the basket as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)


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HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 35 points, Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 13 rebounds and the Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-115. Green finished 12 of 24 from the floor and was 5 of 11 on 3-pointers. Amen Thompson finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for Houston, which shot 50%, including 13 of 26 on 3-pointers. Jabari Smith Jr had 15 points and nine rebounds off the bench in his first game back after missing 22 games with a broken bone in his left hand.

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