2025 NBA 2K26 Summer League: Rockets outlast Timberwolves

Kennedy Chandler led the Houston Rockets to a 104-101 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Pavilion on Saturday, scoring 20 points. Chandler was pivotal in the second half, scoring 15 of his points during that period. He finished the game shooting 6-for-14 from the field (2-for-7 from three-point range), adding six assists and a steal.

The Timberwolves started strong, leading 31-22 after the first quarter and maintaining a nine-point advantage at halftime. The Rockets improved in the third quarter, reducing the deficit to seven points entering the final period. Despite Minnesota opening the fourth with a 5-0 run, Houston responded emphatically, outscoring the Timberwolves 27-12 the rest of the way to secure the comeback win.

Overall, the Rockets shot 46.3% from the field and made 11 three-pointers on 33 attempts. Four Houston players scored in double figures: Chandler (20 points), Adonis Arms (18 points), Kevon Harris (18 points), and Mylik Wilson, who contributed 14 points, eight rebounds, five assists, four steals, and a block.

For the Timberwolves, Tristen Newton led the team with 24 points, five rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. Jesse Edwards added 18 points and eight rebounds, while Amari Bailey tallied 17 points, three rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block.