Rockets beat Timberwolves 120-102 for 11th straight win
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) chases down the ball in front of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nemanja Bjelica, left, as Rockets forward PJ Tucker (4) watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Houston (Saturday in Manila). | AP Photo/Michael Wyke
HOUSTON — James Harden scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets won their 11th straight game with a 120-102 victory Friday night (Saturday in Manila) over the Minnesota Timberwolves, who lost All-Star Jimmy Butler to a knee injury.
Butler left late in the third quarter. After grabbing a rebound, he pivoted and planted hard on his right foot before collapsing and grabbing his right knee. He was on the floor for at least three minutes before he was carried off the court by two teammates.
Coach Tom Thibodeau said Butler will have an MRI and be re-evaluated on Saturday. (Sunday)
Clint Capela had 25 points and 11 rebounds for Houston, getting his 10th double-double over the past 13 games. Chris Paul added 14 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
The Rockets trailed for much of the first half before going ahead to maintain the NBA’s best record.
Andrew Wiggins led Minnesota with 21 points, and Jeff Teague and Karl-Anthony Towns both had 18 points. Towns added 13 rebounds.
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