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Edwards returns in a 136-132 win over the Rockets highlighted by Terrence Shannon Jr. with 23 points off the bench, sealing the Minnesota Timberwolves as the No. 6 seed while their first-round opponent—Nuggets or Lakers—remains uncertain, hinging on Sunday’s games and Minnesota’s finale against the Pelicans.
Anthony Edwards returned from a minutes restriction to power the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 136-132 win over the Houston Rockets in a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair. Terrence Shannon Jr. kept Minnesota hot early, Durant burned for Houston, and Edwards delivered a late burst to seal the victory. The win comes with Minnesota resting several key players and has no impact on the playoff seeding.
Joel Embiid’s illness and emergency appendectomy left the Sixers shorthanded in a 113-102 loss to Houston, likely sealing their fate in the NBA Play-In; without their star, Philadelphia’s offense stalled and Houston iced it late with a Durant trey. Toronto’s win over Miami earlier Thursday all but eliminated the chance of avoiding the Play-In, making a No. 8 seed and a first-round Play-In path through Orlando likely, with Philadelphia shuffling rotations in Embiid’s absence.
In a 110-108 overtime win, the Timberwolves benefited from six missed or incorrect calls by Scott Foster's crew in the final two minutes of regulation and OT, per the NBA Last Two Minute Report, including a non-call on Sengun's screen and an incorrect out-of-bounds possession; Minnesota executed the biggest overtime comeback in league history while Houston disputed the officiating. Finch lamented that regulation should've ended, and Minnesota moved to 45-28 ahead of a date with the Pistons.
The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a late deficit and beat the Houston Rockets 110-108 in overtime, but the game was overshadowed by controversial officiating from Scott Foster, including Naz Reid's ejection and several perplexing calls that sparked postgame frustration from coach Chris Finch and players.
The Lakers survived a rough fourth quarter to beat the Rockets 100-92 on the road, extending their winning streak to six behind Luka Dončić's 36 points and late baskets from Deandre Ayton as LA's defense sealed the win.
On the 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard’s first liquid-fueled rocket, Ars staffers share their most memorable launches—from the Space Shuttle Endeavour and Discovery to a Soyuz-FG flight—celebrating how these milestones shaped modern spaceflight and left lasting impressions on observers.
IDF says 85-90% of Hezbollah’s pre-2023 rocket arsenal has been destroyed, shrinking its stock from about 150,000 rockets to an estimated 10,000-23,000 by March 2026; Hezbollah continues to fire roughly 100 rockets or drones daily—including a 200-rocket attack on March 11—while more than 350 Hezbollah fighters have been killed. Iran remains the primary front and has provided about $1.5 billion to Hezbollah since the November 2024 ceasefire.
Without key stars, the injury‑depleted Warriors rally to a 115‑113 overtime win in Houston, powered by Brandin Podziemski (26) and De’Anthony Melton (23), with LJ Cryer heating up off the bench and Draymond Green stabilizing the defense in the final minutes.
LaMelo Ball played 31 minutes in the Hornets’ 105-101 loss to the Houston Rockets after being involved in a two-car crash in uptown Charlotte. He finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, saying he’s blessed to be OK. CMPD said one person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the scene, and coach Charles Lee stressed focusing on adversity as Charlotte sits 10th in the East at 26-30 amid recent suspensions of Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate.
Despite missing Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Sam Hauser, Boston still routed Houston 114-93 in Houston as Ime Udoka’s Rockets were outcoached and outworked; Houston started slow (17 first-quarter points), were outrebounded 57-38, and both Udoka (end of third) and Alperen Sengun (fourth) were ejected as Boston pulled away with a 36-21 third quarter. Houston heads home to face Charlotte next, while Boston rides a four-game win streak into Miami.
Joel Embiid logged 47 minutes in a 128-122 OT win over Houston, acknowledging the heavy workload but saying it helped seal the comeback. The star center is rounding back into form in January with higher scoring efficiency and multiple 30+-point games, including a 32-point triple-double, while managing back-to-backs. A postgame Instagram jab at former teammate Furkan Korkmaz added a playful edge to a night that underscored Embiid’s ongoing return to peak form.
Western Conference trade chatter centers on the Pelicans, who have rebuffed interest in Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones but may listen on Yves Missi and Jordan Hawkins; Missi’s role has faded and Hawkins is having a down year, with a Pacers inquiry on Missi already reported. Meanwhile, the Rockets’ slide, the Clippers' resurgence, and potential interest from the Suns and Blazers at the deadline keep the rumor mill active, with mid-tier contracts on those teams viewed as potential trade chips.
The article discusses the San Antonio Spurs' recent game against the Houston Rockets, highlighting Wembanyama's evolving performance, the strong contributions of players like Barnes, Champagnie, and Vassell, and the team's promising future with young talent. It also reflects on the author's personal experiences with theater and sports.
US Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack warns that Hezbollah remains heavily armed with 40,000 fighters and up to 20,000 rockets, while Lebanon faces economic collapse and is effectively controlled by Hezbollah, with Gulf states hesitant to invest unless Hezbollah disarms and reduces Iranian influence.