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Timberwolves vs. Rockets: Game Preview, Betting Odds, How to Watch

The Houston Rockets are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here's everything you need to know.
Jeremy Brener|
Nov 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) drives past Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith (10) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Nov 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) drives past Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith (10) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images | Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are back in action after beating the New Orleans Pelicans to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at home.

The Wolves last played on Christmas Day, where they upset the Dallas Mavericks in a rematch of last year's Western Conference Finals.

The Rockets hope to get to where the Wolves were last year and even beyond, so the fact that they are in the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference is a great sign of what could be on the horizon for this young Houston team.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game.

Timberwolves vs. Rockets Information

  • Date: Friday, Dec. 27
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Timberwolves vs. Rockets Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • C Luka Garza (OUT - ankle)
  • SG Daishen Nix (OUT - ankle)
  • SF Joe Ingles (OUT - calf)

Houston Rockets

  • PF Tari Eason (QUESTIONABLE - lower leg)
  • SF Dillon Brooks (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Timberwolves vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • PG Mike Conley
  • SG Anthony Edwards
  • SF Jaden McDaniels
  • PF Julius Randle
  • C Rudy Gobert

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Amen Thompson
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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