Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 43 points and Chuck Hayes snagged a career-high 17 rebounds Wednesday as Houston downed NBA rivals Minnesota 120-114 in triple overtime.
Al Jefferson pulled down a franchise-record 26 rebounds and scored 26 points for the Timberwolves in what was Minnesota's first ever three-overtime game.
The Rockets led most of the contest, but Corey Brewer knotted the score at 89-89 at the buzzer to end regulation with a shot from half-court.
Trevor Ariza scored 19 points and Shane Battier added 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Rockets, who beat the Timberwolves for the 10th straight time.
Ryan Gomes scored 18 points, Wayne Ellington chipped in 17 and Brewer scored 14 for the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves rallied from a five-point deficit early in the first overtime, and went ahead 98-96 on a three-pointer by Ellington.
Brooks hit two free throws to tie it up again, and both teams missed potential winning shots in the last minute.
Early in the second overtime Jefferson hit two free throws and a hook shot to put the Timberwolves up 102-98.
Ariza hit a jumper from the wing, then converted a three-point play.
Brooks' free throws put Houston up 105-102, but Ellington tied it again with a three-pointer with 8.4 seconds left.
The Rockets played the third triple-overtime game in team history, and those in the audience to see them pull off the victory included former Rockets Dikembe Mutombo and Steve Francis.

Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 43 points and Chuck Hayes snagged a career-high 17 rebounds Wednesday as Houston downed NBA rivals Minnesota 120-114 in triple overtime

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