Wolves-Houston game recap

January 19, 2018 at 6:10AM

GAME RECAP

Impact player

Eric Gordon, Rockets

The reserve guard scored a game-high 30 points, including a banked-in three-pointer to end the third quarter. He scored nine consecutive points to end the first quarter, giving the Rockets a 26-17 lead.

By the NUMBERS

17 Three-pointers made by the Rockets on 39 attempts.

22-16 Points and rebounds for Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, his league-leading 39th double-double of the season.

13 Place of Rockets point guard Chris Paul on the NBA career steals list after snitching three more steals from the Wolves.

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