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Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game preview

The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves face off in a pivotal regular-season showdown, with both teams carrying playoff implications into this matchup. Last season’s three-game series was a tight, three-way deadlock—Houston won once by just five points, while the Timberwolves secured the other two contests in late-season collapses that derailed the Rockets’ momentum.

The first of those losses saw Houston squander a 13-point lead in overtime before the Timberwolves stormed back with a 15-0 run, a stretch that epitomized the Rockets’ late-game struggles. Without star forward Anthony Edwards—recovering from knee surgery—the Timberwolves rely on a dynamic duo of LaMelo Ball and Jaden McDaniels, who have shown chemistry and depth to bridge the gap until Edwards returns.

Meanwhile, the Rockets’ roster is further thinned by injuries, including the absence of center Steven Adams, while Jonathan Kuminga remains a standout threat for Minnesota, often delivering standout performances against Houston’s defense.

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