Rockets vs Timberwolves
Fri, Jan 16
Final
Rockets
Rockets
(23 - 15)
110
-
105
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(27 - 14)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 29 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 110 |
| Timberwolves | 34 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 105 |
Venue: Toyota Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kevin Durant
HOU | #7 | F
39
4
7
Naz Reid
MIN | #11 | CF
25
9
4
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 58% chance of winning the game
Despite missing Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves hold a decisive advantage in rest and recent form against a slumping Rockets team playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
Key Analysis
- • Minnesota benefits from three days of rest, whereas Houston is fatigued after playing a game last night.
- • The Rockets are in a significant slump, having lost 4 of their last 5 games and failing to cover the spread in 7 consecutive contests.
- • Anthony Edwards is OUT (foot), but the Timberwolves demonstrated elite depth by winning by 33 points without him in their last outing.
- • Rudy Gobert returns from suspension to anchor the defense, creating a tough interior matchup for a Rockets team that scored only 91 points yesterday.
- • Houston is playing without starting point guard Fred VanVleet (ACL), which has severely impacted their offensive organization and consistency.
- • Minnesota's bench is surging, with Bones Hyland coming off a season-high 23-point performance to support the offense.
