Gobert’s Double-Double Powers Wolves to Historic OT Victory Over Sengun’s 30 Points
The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a dramatic comeback at Target Center on Wednesday. They beat the Houston Rockets 110-108 after overcoming a 13-point overtime deficit.
Late rally and game-winner
The win was finished with a 15-0 closing run. That surge stands as the largest overtime comeback in NBA history.
Decisive moments
Julius Randle hit a go-ahead jumper with 8.8 seconds remaining. Alperen Sengun had scored 30 points for Houston.
European contributions
Rudy Gobert’s double-double helped power the Wolves in the historic OT victory. He finished with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks before fouling out.
Donte DiVincenzo, listed as an Italian starter, scored 17 points in 36 minutes. He also added three rebounds and two assists.
The Rockets used Swiss center Clint Capela for 10 minutes. He collected four rebounds and two blocks during that span.
Standings impact
The victory moved Minnesota to 45-28 in the 2025-26 regular season. Houston fell to 43-29 after the loss.
Gobert on health and longevity
Earlier on Wednesday, 33-year-old Gobert spoke to Filmogaz.com about diet and long-term health. He said many injuries link to inflammation.
He stressed that food can either nourish or harm the body. Eating anti-inflammatory foods helps joints and aids recovery, he added.
DiVincenzo summarized the late surge as a focus on stops and rebounds. The group regrouped in the final timeout and executed the comeback.