The Rockets host a Wolves team still looking for their first win over a team above .500 since Anthony Edwards went down. Minnesota is a respectable 2-2 without him. Houston moved into first in the West on Monday with a 109-93 win over Boston. Alperen Sengun led the way with a game-high 26 points and 10 assists. Durant took just six field goal attempts and was not particularly happy when asked about it after the game, answering "We won the game" and "Why are you singling me out?". The Rockets are 7-1.
Both teams played Monday night at home and had Tuesday off. Minnesota is third in defensive efficiency without Ant Man and should have the advantage on the glass. Steven Adams is out with a calf strain and Clint Capela is questionable, which leaves Rudy Gobert against Sengun and small lineups. The boards are Minnesota's. The Rockets lost two of their three games against the Wolves last season, including a 136-132 loss in Houston. All three were decided by five points or fewer. In four games without Edwards this season, the Wolves' only loss on a normal day of rest was by five. I believe Houston wins and Minnesota keeps it inside the number. Give me the points.
Timberwolves vs Rockets prediction: Minnesota +8.5 (-111) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.
