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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