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Wolves-Houston game recap

March 19, 2018 at 6:21AM
Houston Rockets James Harden (13) celebrates with teammate Trevor Ariza (1) after hitting a three-point shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Rockets defeated the Timberwolves 129-120. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Rockets star James Harden celebrated with teammate Trevor Ariza after a fourth-quarter three-pointer Sunday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: James Harden, Houston

The Rockets' wonderful guard scored 34 points, including a game-clinching three-pointer late.

BY THE NUMBERS

8 The Wolves' place in the Western Conference after Sunday's loss. No. 9 Clippers are coming to town Tuesday.

4 Times the Wolves fouled Houston on three-point attempts.

0-4 The Wolves vs. the Rockets this season. This was the first loss that wasn't by 18 points.

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