GAME RECAP
Impact player
James Harden
He delivered his second triple-double this season, a 31-point, 11-rebound, 10-assist night that made him the first Rocket since Steve Francis in 2001-02 to have multiple triple-doubles in a season. His four blocks also tied a career high.
By the numbers
3 Wolves rookie Andrew Wiggins' career 30-point games after Monday's 30-point night on 12-for-24 shooting.
29 Minutes for newly acquired forward Adreian Payne in his first career start at power forward. That's nine more minutes than he played all season with Atlanta. His 11 points (on 4-for-15 shooting) and 10 rebounds were his first career double-double, too.
18-3 Rockets' record against teams with losing records.
36 points off the bench for Houston, compared to just 10 for the Wolves. Only three Wolves saw significant time off the bench.
jerry zgoda
