The Houston Rockets (38 - 18) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves (12 - 43) 113 - 102 on Monday at the Toyota Center in Houston. The Rockets shot well in this game, going 42 percent from the field and 32 percent from the three - point line, while the Timberwolves went 33 percent from the floor and just 28 percent from beyond the arc. While the game was tied 56 - 56 at half, the Rockets went off in the third quarter, out - scoring the Timberwolves 28 - 19, which eventually set them up to secure the win in front of their home crowd. Exploding for his second triple - double of the year, James Harden showed again why he's one of the best players in the league. He shot 7 - for - 20 from the field and 5 - for - 11 from the three - point line to finish with a game - high of 31 points, while adding 11 rebounds, 10 assists and four blocked shots. Coming out of the All-Star break he's looked very well rested, averaging 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists over his last three games. He did receive plenty of help though, starting with Terrence Jones, who posted 15 points (6 - 9 FG, 3 - 5 FT) and 15 rebounds in 32 minutes. It was one of his most productive games of the short season he's had, including a new season - high in rebounds. He's also now had at least two blocks in each of his last three games. Coming off the bench, Josh Smith had a strong performance, posting 17 points (7 - 15 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 1 - 1 FT), four rebounds and three steals before fouling out. He's now scored 15 or more points in five of his last six games, despite averaging 12 points per game on the season. Trevor Ariza added 10 points (4 - 11 FG, 2 - 8 3Pt), eight rebounds and four steals as well. The Timberwolves were able to keep it close, having all five starters reach double figures in points. They just did n't have enough of a bench presence though, as their bench was out - scored 36 - 10 by the Rockets. Doing everything he could to keep the Timberwolves in the game, Andrew Wiggins finished with 30 points (12 - 24 FG, 1 - 3 3Pt, 5 - 5 FT) and six rebounds. He's gone a combined 21 - of - 39 from the field to score 50 points over his last two games since returning from the All-Star break, as his confidence is through the roof. Kevin Martin had a solid showing as well. He recorded 21 points (5 - 18 FG, 3 - 7 3Pt, 8 - 8 FT) and two assists, but did turn the ball over six times. He has scored 20 or more points in each of his last five games, pushing his average to 21 points per game on the season. Ricky Rubio nearly had a triple - double, scoring 14 points (2 - 9 FG, 0 - 4 3Pt, 10 - 10 FT), to go along with nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals, while Nikola Pekovic posted a double - double of his own with 16 points (6 - 18 FG, 4 - 4 FT) and 13 rebounds. The Rockets' next game will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, while the Timberwolves will be at home against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
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