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Minnesota beat the Rockets in a game that had everything.

DAN GARTLAND Good morning, I'm Dan Gartland. I'll leave the full review to Jimmy Traina, but I'll just say I'm glad Netflix is only broadcasting two MLB games per year.  In today's SI:AM: ⚾ Inside the Dodgers' blueprint 🏈 AFC draft needs 🏀 Men's Sweet 16 predictions What a game Bruce Kluckhohn/Imagn Images Wednesday night's Rockets-Timberwolves game had everything: two game-changing scoring runs, two game-saving blocks, a bloody lip, the ejection of a key player and so much more.  Minnesota won, 110–108, after completing the largest overtime comeback on record. Houston scored the first 13 points in the extra period, but then the Wolves ended the game on a 15–0 run. It was the largest overtime deficit a team has overcome since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data in the 1997–98 season.  But the Rockets had a big comeback of their own to send the game to OT. Minnesota stretched its lead to 93–82 with 3:47 left in regulation when Jaden McDaniels stripped the ball from Kevin Durant and threw down an uncontested dunk. Houston responded with a 12–0 run of its own, capped by an impressive contested jumper from the free throw line by Durant to take a 94–93 lead with under a minute to play. A Julius Randle floater put Minnesota back on top, and Rudy Gobert then made an unbelievable play to block a Durant shot attempt that would have reclaimed the lead. Durant subsequently tied the game with a free throw after Gobert was whistled for a foul on the inbounds play.  CONTINUE DAN'S COLUMN ON SI Sponsored By Doordash Score Big This MLS Season The MLS hat trick deliveries of 2025 were next level—and we're already placing our orders for 2026. This season, DoorDash is turning up the excitement: whenever any player scores a hat trick, you score too. Use code HATTRICK30 for 30% off your next DoorDash order of $25 or more. Stay hungry, stay ready, and don't miss a moment. GO TO DOORDASH The best of Sports Illustrated Yes, the Dodgers spend gobs of money. But if you think payroll is the only key to domination, you're missing the truth behind why the Dodgers are on the verge of a World Series three-peat, writes Tom Verducci. Albert Breer answers your questions in his mailbag: He explains why the Lions won't draft Jared Goff's replacement and what Bryce Young's future holds. With rosters taking shape, Gilberto Manzano examines the draft needs for AFC teams. Bryan Fischer predicts where every quarterback not named Fernando Mendoza will be selected in the NFL draft. NC State men's basketball coach Will Wade and LSU seem to be on the verge of a reunion after a messy breakup four years ago, writes Pat Forde. The NCAA tournament returns to action tonight. Our experts make their predictions for the men's Sweet 16. Get the print edition of Sports Illustrated delivered to your door. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE! Grant Burke/Getty Images 👀 The top five ... … things I saw last night:  5. The first ABS challenge in MLB history. José Caballero challenged a strike call, but the umpire's call was upheld.  4. The national anthem performance before the Yankees-Giants game, featuring an American flag made out of smoke.  3. Some amazing ball movement by the Spurs.  2. Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s juggling catch on a line drive.  1. Victor Wembanyama's big dunk all over GG Jackson, right after Jackson dunked on him. I love Wemby's big smile as he ran back down the court.  The best of SI Video Mets broadcasters Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling join the SI Media with Jimmy Traina podcast, where the SNY trio talk about their popularity, working together for 20 years and their chemistry in the booth. Join the SI Boxing Newsletter Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix provides a weekly spotlight, featuring in-depth reporting and sharp commentary, on the biggest fights and stories inside the ring. CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE W We may receive compensation for some links to products and services included in this email. Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. 625 Broadway, 10th floor New York, NY. 10012 You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the SI:AM newsletter. You can unsubscribe here  . Privacy Policy – Terms & Conditions © 2026 Sports Publishing Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. All betting and gambling content included in the SI:AM newsletter is intended for individuals 21+ (18+ in DC, KY, NH, RI, and WY). Betting and gambling content, including picks and predictions, are based on individual commentators' opinions and we do not guarantee any success or profits. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or texting 800GAM. Click this link to view the newsletter in your browser.