The Timberwolves' 41st win of the season assures them of having at least a .500 record on the season, something they haven't accomplished since the 2004-2005 season.
The Timberwolves lost 129-120 to Houston Sunday night at Target Center. Minnesota trailed by 21 at halftime and got as close as 5 points in the 2nd half. Houston was led in scoring by James Harden with 34 points while Minnesota was led by Jeff Teague with 23 points and 11 assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns had another monster game for Minnesota, scoring 37 points while pulling down 12 rebounds. Towns is averaging 24.1 points and 13.1 rebounds in his last ten games.
The schedule doesn't get any easier on Sunday when the Wolves host the Golden State Warriors at Target Center. Tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m. on AM 1240 WJON.
Karl-Anthony Towns led Minnesota with 34 points while also snagging 17 rebounds and Andrew Wiggins added 21 points in the loss. Dame Lillard led the Blazers with 35.
The Wolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns' 26 points and 17 rebounds, while Jeff Teague continued his recent hot streak with 20 points and seven assists.