Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota

The Houston Rockets, currently on a four-game winning streak, are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Western Conference matchup. The game will take place on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. EST, with the Rockets holding a nine-point lead at -9.5 and an over/under of 224.5 points. Houston finished the 2025-26 season with a record of 7-1, while Minnesota concluded the regular season with a 5-3 mark.

Over the course of the last season, Houston had a 52-30 record overall and a 29-23 mark in Western Conference games. They were known for their scoring prowess, averaging 115.2 points per game, with 53.0 points coming from the paint, 17.1 from turnovers, and 14.0 on fast breaks. On the other hand, Minnesota posted a 49-33 overall record and a 31-21 Western Conference tally. They averaged 118.0 points per contest, with 19.0 coming from the free-throw line and 41.4 from beyond the arc.

Injuries will undoubtedly impact both teams during the matchup. For the Rockets, Clint Capela is out with an ankle injury, and Steven Adams is sidelined due to a calf issue. Meanwhile, Minnesota will be without Donte DiVincenzo (ank Achilles), Terrence Shannon Jr. (hip), and Anthony Edwards (knee). Despite these setbacks, the Rockets aim to maintain their impressive home win streak as they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.