Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preview: How to Watch, Injury Reports, Lineups, More
The Houston Rockets (17-15) will play their sixth of a seven-game home stand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-9) inside the Toyota Center. The Rockets will be looking to extend their winning streak to three games.
In the team's last game, they got the win over the Brooklyn Nets with a score of 112-101. The Rockets' offense came from the usual suspects, those being Alperen Şengün and Fred VanVleet.
The big man finished with a game-high 30 points and was also able to haul in eight rebounds. As for VanVleet, he finished with 21 points and 10 assists, which means added yet another double-double to his already impressive season.
The Rockets will need performances like that in their next game, as they will be up against the team with the best record in the Western Conference, and the second-best record in the entire NBA. The Timberwolves have had a tremendous season so far, mostly as a result of some spectacular play from Anthony Edwards. So, the key to beating a team of this caliber will be attempting to shut him down.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards blocks a shot by Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green
Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Rockets vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Houston Rockets
- Tari Eason (QUESTIONABLE - Left Lower Leg Soreness)
- Dillon Brooks (OUT - Abdominal Oblique Strain)
- Victor Oladipo (OUT - Left Patellar Tendon)
- Tari Eason (QUESTIONABLE - Lower Left Leg Soreness)
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Jaylen Clark (OUT - Right Achilles Rupture)
- Luka Garza (QUESTIONABLE - Back Spasms)
Rockets vs. Timberwolves Broadcast Information
- Date: Friday, Jan. 5
- Time: 7 p.m.
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network
- Radio: 790 AM
- Live Stream: League Pass
Rockets vs. Timberwolves Injury Reports
Rockets vs. Timberwolves Projected Starting Lineups
Minnesota Timberwolves
- PG Mike Conley
- SG Anthony Edwards
- SF Jaden McDaniels
- PF Karl-Anthony Towns
- C Rudy Gobert
Houston Rockets
- PG Fred VanVleet
- SG Jalen Green
- SF Jae'Sean Tate
- PF Jabari Smith Jr.
- C Alperen Şengün
