Man, if you’re a Minnesota sports fan, last night was a total roller coaster—and honestly, mostly a bumpy one. Depending on which "Minnesota game" you're looking for, you either saw a gritty overtime win in women's hockey or a tough shooting night down in Texas for the NBA crew. It was one of those nights where the box scores don't even tell half the story.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves took a trip down to Houston to face the Rockets at the Toyota Center on Friday, January 16, 2026. If you were hoping for a win, I’ve got some bad news. The Houston Rockets won the game 110-105. It was a frustrating watch. Anthony Edwards was out again with that nagging foot issue, which basically meant the Wolves were fighting uphill from the jump. Julius Randle did his absolute best to carry the load, putting up a season-high 39 points. He was hitting everything for a while there. But the Rockets had Kevin Durant, and KD was in "vintage" mode. He dropped 39 of his own, including six triples that just felt like daggers every time Minnesota tried to make a run.
The real killer? The free-throw line. Minnesota went 20-for-35. That’s just not going to cut it in a five-point game. Rudy Gobert had a particularly rough go of it, hitting only two of ten from the stripe. You could see the frustration on his face. Even with Naz Reid chipping in 25 off the bench, the Wolves couldn't close the gap in the final minute.
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A Massive Win for the Minnesota Frost
If you want some better news, look at the PWHL. The Minnesota Frost went into Newark and absolutely silenced the New York Sirens. This wasn't just a win; it was a statement. Minnesota Frost won 3-2 in overtime.
Kendall Coyne Schofield was the hero here. She buried the game-winner just 52 seconds into overtime on a 2-on-1 feed from Taylor Heise. Heise has been playing like she’s from another planet lately—she faked the shot so convincingly the goalie didn't stand a chance on the pass.
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Nicole Hensley was back in the net for the Frost after being out since late December with an illness. She didn't look rusty at all. She made 24 saves, including a couple of "how did she do that?" stops in the third period when the Sirens were pushing hard to end the game in regulation. This win keeps Minnesota firmly in second place in the standings.
Rough Night at Mariucci and the Pavilion
College sports weren't much kinder to the Maroon and Gold last night.
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- Gopher Hockey: The No. 1 ranked Michigan Wolverines came into 3M Arena at Mariucci and, frankly, it was a bit of a beatdown. Michigan won 5-1. The Wolverines outshot the Gophers 52-18. It’s hard to win when you’re spending 90% of the game defending your own zone.
- Gopher Wrestling: Over at the Maturi Pavilion, the No. 7 Gopher wrestlers hosted No. 6 Nebraska. It was a dogfight, but Nebraska walked away with a 20-12 victory. The turning point was at 157 pounds when Antrell Taylor got a late pin against Charlie Millard. That six-point swing basically sucked the air out of the building.
What’s Next for Minnesota Teams?
You've gotta look forward because the schedule doesn't slow down. The Timberwolves are already on a plane to San Antonio to play the Spurs tonight. Back-to-backs are always brutal, but they need to find some rhythm without Edwards.
The Gopher hockey team has a chance for revenge tonight in the series finale against Michigan. They’ll need to figure out how to get the puck out of their own end if they want a different result. Meanwhile, the Frost are heading home for a three-game homestand starting Wednesday against Montréal.
If you're tracking these games for betting or just fan pride, keep an eye on the injury reports for the Wolves. Edwards' foot is the biggest storyline in Twin Cities sports right now. Without him, the offensive spacing just looks "off," and they’re relying way too much on Randle to create magic out of nothing.
Keep an eye on the Frost's Taylor Heise, too. She now leads the league in assists, and her chemistry with Coyne Schofield is becoming the most dangerous pairing in women's pro hockey.