Julius Randle harasses Alperen Sengun for an easy dunk
Julius Randle got better than Alperen Sengun to peak during Minnesota Timberwolves match against Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Randle is in his 12th year in the NBA, his second with the Timberwolves. He has fit right in as the team’s second option behind Anthony Edwards, helping the team greatly with his versatility on both sides of the ball.
With Edwards out with an injury, Randle started work during Minnesota’s game against Houston. One of his highlights came midway through the third quarter when he got the ball at the top of the key, used his speed and strength to take Sengun off him, and finish the play with a fierce two-handed dunk.
WEIGHT ROOM!
Julius Randle gets rid of Alperen Sengun with EASE for an inside finish 💪
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 17, 2026
As Julius Randle, the Timberwolves played against the Rockets
It was an impressive highlight for Julius Randle against Alperen Sengun. However, his efforts were not enough as the Timberwolves lost to the Rockets 110-105.
Both teams traded shots throughout the game, as Minnesota led just 82-81 going into the fourth quarter. Only then did Houston take control, outscoring the visitors 29-23 in the final 12 minutes of regulation to beat the hosts.
Four players scored in double figures for Minnesota in the loss, including Randle. He led the way with 39 points, four rebounds, two assists and a block. He shot 14 of 25 from the field, including 2 of 5 from beyond the arc and 9 of 11 from the free throw line. Naz Reed was next with 25 points and nine rebounds, Jaden McDaniels had 15 points and seven rebounds, while Rudy Gobert had 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Minnesota fell to a 27-15 record on the season, holding fourth place in the Western Conference standings. They are 1.5 games ahead of the Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers, while trailing the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs by 1.5 games.
The Timberwolves will look to bounce back in their next match, staying on the road. They face the Spurs on January 17th at 8:00 PM ET.
2026-01-17 07:17:00
