With an efficient 31 points and 5 assists, Rockets guard Jalen Green is now the first NBA rookie since Allen Iverson in 1997 to score at least 30 points in four consecutive games. It was not, however, enough to get Houston a win in Sunday’s 139-132 home loss (box score) to Minnesota.
The 20-year-old, who was drafted at No. 2 overall in the 2021 first round, was again electric as a shooter with 12 makes in 18 attempts (66.7%), including 4-of-8 on 3-pointers (50.0%). That kept the young and rebuilding Rockets (20-59) within striking distance versus the Timberwolves (45-34), who are in strong position to soon secure a spot in the Western Conference playoffs for only the second time in 18 years.
Led by 33 points (57.1% FG) from rising star Anthony Edwards and 28 points (75%) and 11 rebounds by All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota ultimately had too much offense Sunday at Toyota Center.
