Wolves blow out Rockets in Game 3

[ASFN Admin]

Jimmy Butler and Jeff Teague combined for 51 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves finally produced a terrific offensive performance to blow past the Houston Rockets 121-105 in Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series on Saturday at Target Center. The starting backcourt of Butler and Teague outplayed the Rockets' tandem of James Harden and Chris Paul and helped the Timberwolves cut the series deficit to 2-1 with Game 4 on Monday at Target Center. Andrew Wiggins added 20 points and Karl-Anthony Towns posted a double-double (18 points and 16 rebounds) as Minnesota shot 50 percent and rode a 69-point second half to victory.

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