third Quarter Report

The Rockets are on the street however trying no worse for put on. Sitting on a rating of 84-78, they’ve appeared like the higher staff, however there’s nonetheless another quarter to play.

The Rockets got here into the match with some additional motivation after the defeat they have been dealt the final time these two groups confronted off. We’ll see in the event that they’re in a position to flip the script or if it will simply be extra of the identical.

Who’s Enjoying

Houston Rockets @ Minnesota Timberwolves

Present Information: Houston 12-6, Minnesota 8-8

How To Watch

• When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
• The place: Goal Middle — Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: FanDuel SN – North
• Observe: CBS Sports activities App
• On-line streaming: fuboTV (Strive at no cost. Regional restrictions could apply.)
• Ticket Price: $20.00

What to Know

The Rockets have loved a three-game homestand however will quickly should mud off their street jerseys. They may sq. off in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Goal Middle. Coming off a loss in a recreation the Rockets have been anticipated to win, they now face the extra daunting job of proving themselves in opposition to unfavorable odds.

The Rockets are headed into this one after the oddsmakers set final week’s over/beneath low at 225.5, however even that wound up being too excessive. They took a 104-98 hit to the loss column by the hands of the Path Blazers. The matchup marked Houston’s lowest-scoring contest thus far this season.

Though they misplaced, the Rockets smashed the offensive glass and completed the sport with 14 offensive rebounds (they’re ranked first in offensive rebounds per recreation total). That robust efficiency was nothing new for the staff: they’ve now pulled down a minimum of 13 offensive rebounds in 5 consecutive matches.

In the meantime, the Timberwolves suffered their closest loss since February 2nd on Sunday. They fell simply wanting the Celtics by a rating of 107-105. The shut recreation was additional heartbreaking for Minnesota, who virtually overcame a 19 level deficit.

The loss would not inform the entire story although, as a number of gamers had good video games. Some of the energetic was Anthony Edwards, who shot 6-for-11 from downtown and virtually dropped a double-double on 28 factors and 9 rebounds. What’s extra, he additionally racked up seven assists, essentially the most he is had since again in April.

Houston’s defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at residence and dropped them to 12-6. As for Minnesota, that is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season file all the way down to 8-8.

Tuesday’s matchup is shaping as much as be a scrappy contest: The Rockets have crashing the boards this season, having averaged 50.2 rebounds per recreation (they’re ranked first in rebounds per recreation total). It is a totally different story for the Timberwolves, although, as they have been averaging solely 41.1. Given the Rockets’ sizable benefit in that space, the Timberwolves might want to discover a technique to shut that hole.

The Rockets got here up quick in opposition to the Timberwolves of their earlier assembly again in April, falling 113-106. Can the Rockets avenge their loss or is historical past doomed to repeat itself? We’ll discover out quickly sufficient.

Odds

Minnesota is a 3.5-point favourite in opposition to Houston, based on the newest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had really feel for the road for this one, as the sport opened with the Timberwolves as a 2.5-point favourite.

The over/beneath is 221 factors.

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Collection Historical past

Minnesota has gained 9 out of their final 10 video games in opposition to Houston.

• Apr 02, 2024 – Minnesota 113 vs. Houston 106
• Feb 04, 2024 – Minnesota 111 vs. Houston 90
• Jan 05, 2024 – Minnesota 122 vs. Houston 95
• Jan 23, 2023 – Houston 119 vs. Minnesota 114
• Jan 21, 2023 – Minnesota 113 vs. Houston 104
• Jan 08, 2023 – Minnesota 104 vs. Houston 96
• Nov 05, 2022 – Minnesota 129 vs. Houston 117
• Apr 03, 2022 – Minnesota 139 vs. Houston 132
• Jan 09, 2022 – Minnesota 141 vs. Houston 123
• Oct 20, 2021 – Minnesota 124 vs. Houston 106