MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Kevin Garnett scored 26 points and Mike James made a key lay-up in overtime Sunday as the Minnesota Timberwolves slowed down Houston, 103-99.
Houston had a five-game winning streak halted as it tries to stay competitive without the injured Yao Ming (broken leg). Minnesota has won four straight.
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Mark Blount scored 21 for the Timberwolves, who coughed up a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter.
Tracy McGrady, who scored 31 points for Houston, forced the extra period when he hit a jumper with 11 seconds to play and Garnett missed a shot at the buzzer.
James made a lay-up in the final minute of overtime to give Minnesota a four-point cushion.
