7 p.m. Monday at Houston • BSN, 830-AM
Wolves gameday preview: Back at .500 facing the Rockets again
The Wolves look to complete a season sweep of the woeful Rockets after defeating them on Saturday night behind Anthony Edward's 44 points.
January 23, 2023 at 2:52AM
Wolves update: The Timberwolves got back to .500 at 24-24 with Saturday's home victory over Houston. G Anthony Edwards had 44 points, made eight of 16 three-point attempts and had six rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks. It was the fifth game this season and the second in a row the Wolves have rallied from down 10 or more to win. C Nathan Knight chipped in with 19 points. F Taurean Prince tweaked an ankle in the game and did not return; he is listed as questionable, as is C Rudy Gobert (groin) and G Bryn Forbes (illness).
Rockets update: Saturday's loss was NBA-worst Houston's 13th in a row. The Rockets (10-36) have also lost their past seven meetings with the Wolves, including all three this season; this is the teams' final meeting of 2022-23. The Rockets are 6-15 at home; only Charlotte has fewer home victories. All five Houston starters were in double figures in Saturday's loss to the Wolves, led by 20-year-old C Alperen Sengun, who had 19 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks.
Tuesday’s meeting will be the third Emirates Cup West Group A game for both teams.
