Rockets Score 50 Points in the 3rd Quarter vs. Timberwolves

The Rockets erupted for an NBA playoff franchise record 50 points in the 3rd quarter as they defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-100 to take a 3-1 series lead.

The Rockets’ 50 points in the 3rd were second most by a team in a quarter in the NBA Playoffs. Lakers scored 51 vs. Pistons in 4th quarter of Game 5 Western Finals, on March 31, 1962.