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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves (8-3) visit the Houston Rockets (8-3) on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX. TV: NBC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBATuesday, January 5, 2027
Minnesota Timberwolves logoMinnesota Timberwolves8-3
8:00 PM ETJan 5, 2027
Houston Rockets logoHouston Rockets8-3
DateJan 5, 2027
Time8:00 PM ET
VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX
TVNBC

Team comparison

Minnesota TimberwolvesHouston Rockets
Points per game
118.1
115.5
Points allowed per game
107.0
106.4
8-3Record8-3
2nd in Northwest DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division
4-2Road record / home record5-1
WWWWLLast 5WLLWW
W4StreakW1

Team stats

Minnesota TimberwolvesHouston Rockets
W4StreakW1
Points Against
107.0
106.4
7-3Last Ten Games7-3
Points Per Game
118.1
115.5
Field Goal %
47
48
Three Point %
37
38
Rebounds Per Game
48.8
44.5
Assists Per Game
25.6
27.0
Blocks Per Game
5.1
5.8
Steals Per Game
8.6
8.5
Team Turnovers Per Game
0.7
1.1
Total Turnovers Per Game
15.9
15.3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards G · Knee - Surgery
Out
Donte DiVincenzo G · Achilles - Surgery
Out
Houston Rockets
Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain
Out

Recent form

Minnesota TimberwolvesWWWWL
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 115-100
Nov 6, 2026 · at New Orleans PelicansW 115-109
Nov 4, 2026 · at Houston RocketsW 117-107
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 112-100
Oct 31, 2026 · at San Antonio SpursL 111-121
Houston RocketsWLLWW
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsW 110-100
Nov 7, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 99-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 107-117
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsW 109-93
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderW 119-98

Season series

MIN leads series 1-0
Apr 11, 2027HOU 0, MIN 0
Jan 20, 2027HOU 0, MIN 0
Jan 5, 2027MIN 0, HOU 0
Nov 4, 2026MIN 117, HOU 107

Team pages

Minnesota Timberwolves
Schedule, roster and statsHouston Rockets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets?

The game is on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

How can I watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets?

TV: NBC.

What are the records of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets?

Minnesota Timberwolves: 8-3. Houston Rockets: 8-3.

Who is injured for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets?

Listed out or doubtful: Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo. Houston Rockets: Clint Capela, Steven Adams. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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