Timberwolves Stun: The Greatest Overtime Comeback in NBA History
An unreal comeback in Minneapolis: the Timberwolves rewrite NBA history with a record-breaking overtime rally against the Rockets
The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered one of the most incredible wins of the NBA season, completing the largest comeback ever recorded in overtime in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98). What looked like a lost game turned into a massive 110-108 victory over the Houston Rockets.
A Win Built Through Adversity
Head coach Chris Finch’s team came in shorthanded. Anthony Edwards was out (fifth straight absence), Ayo Dosunmu was also unavailable, and during the game both Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert were sidelined (Gobert fouled out). To make matters worse, Naz Reid was ejected in overtime.
Despite everything, Minnesota stayed composed. Finch made that clear:
We faced a lot of adversity. We should have won it in regulation – we were the better team. We gave them a chance, but we took it back
Chris Finch
From -13 to History: The Run That Changed Everything
Overtime began in the worst possible way: Houston surged to a 108-95 lead, capping a devastating 26-2 run. Fans at Target Center started heading for the exits.
Then, everything flipped.
The Timberwolves responded with a stunning 15-0 run, completely turning the game around:
- Mike Conley knocked down a crucial three
- Kyle Anderson converted a three-point play
- Donte DiVincenzo tied it with a huge triple
- Julius Randle finished it off with the go-ahead bucket with 8.8 seconds left
Randle, who scored 24 points in the second half, summed up the team’s mindset:
We’re real competitors. When things get tough, we stick together. That’s when the best of us comes out
Julius Randle
It wasn’t just offense. Minnesota’s comeback was fueled by key defensive plays as well, including forcing an 8-second violation on Houston.
Gobert’s words captured the meaning of the win:
I’m proud because we never gave up. That’s our identity – if we want to win, we have to overcome every kind of adversity
Rudy Gobert
Standings and Playoff Impact
The win allows the Timberwolves (45-28) to:
- stay within half a game of the Denver Nuggets for the fourth seed
- extend their lead over the Rockets (43-29)
- even the season series
A victory that carries serious weight in the Western Conference playoff race.