Apr 23, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles in the second quarter against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) in game four of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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The first half of Monday night’s Rockets-Timberwolves Game 4 was a very even battle at the Target Center. Houston took a one-point, 50-49 lead into halftime.

And then the third quarter happened.

The Rockets outscored the Timberwolves 50-20 in the third quarter, to lead 100-69 entering the fourth quarter. Yes, FIFTY points. It’s a Houston franchise playoff record, and is the second-highest point total for a playoff quarter in NBA history.

James Harden scored 22 of his 36 points in the third quarter.

And Eric Gordon hit a buzzer-beating three to give the Rockets the 50-point quarter and 100 points in the game:

The Rockets (obviously) went on to win the game, 119-100. With a 3-1 lead and two games if necessary still in Houston, the Rockets basically locked up the series with the Game 4 victory.

Related: The TNT broadcast of the game had some bizarre moments.

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Matt is an editor at The Comeback. He attended Colorado State University, wishes he was Saved by the Bell's Zack Morris, and idolizes Larry David. And loves pizza and dogs because obviously.

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