The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 119-114, at Toyota Center on Monday evening.

The Rockets jumped out to a strong start and led, 31-26, after one quarter, but the visitors bounced back in the second and tied it up at 56, by halftime. The Rockets turned up the intensity in the third and outscored the hosts, 34-25, to claim a nine-point advantage heading into the fourth. The Timberwolves kept up the fight in the fourth, but the Rockets stayed one step ahead and held on to snap a 13-game losing streak. This marks the end of a two-game win streak for the Timberwolves.

Jalen Green led the Rockets with 42 points, four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, in 35 minutes. Alperen Sengun followed up with 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Tari Eason tallied 11 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks. The Rockets shot 50 percent from the field, including 11-of-30 from deep.

Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 31 points, three rebounds, five assists, four steals and a block, in 37 minutes. D'Angelo Russell followed up with 30 points, three rebounds, seven assists and two steals, while Rudy Gobert totaled 15 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks. The Timberwolves shot 45.1 percent from the field, including 16-of-42 long range.

The Timberwolves (24-25) take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday. The Rockets (11-36) play host to the Wizards on Wednesday.