Rockets Host Wolves in Final Game Before Road-Trip
Howling Back. Off Pace. Last Chance Center.
Houston plays their final game at home on Sunday before heading out on a four-game road-trip. The Minnesota Timberwolves come to town, as the Rockets try and win their first home game since December 13th. Houston has lost six straight games and 11 of their last 12 overall. This is the lowest point for this Rockets team this season, as they currently have the worst record in the entire NBA. They’ll aim to snap their home skid with an inspired win over the Wolves tonight.
Minnesota has been without their best player, Karl-Anthony Towns, who has been out with an injury for a few weeks. The Wolves still have plenty of weapons on their roster. Lethal swingman Anthony Edwards is questionable for tonight, and Minnesota also has De’Angelo Russell and Rudy Gobert in the lineup. The latter duo combined for 50 points in the Wolves last game, a win over the Clippers on Friday night. Minnesota has now won three consecutive games after suffering through a six-game losing streak. The Rockets will try and push the Wolves back off track with a victory on Sunday.
Houston is currently one game (10-29) behind their pace from last season (11-28). The Rockets weren’t expected to make the playoffs this year, but they were due to make some improvement. Hopefully that comes in the second half of the season, which is two games away. Look for Jae’Sean Tate’s minutes to increase as he dusts the rust off from not playing for 31 consecutive games. This is another game Houston has a great chance to win, but the Rockets have missed these opportunities more often than not this season. For some reason, they play better as the heavy underdog, as opposed to when they’re given a chance to win. Houston is desperate to break their losing streak at home. And Sunday night is their last chance to get a win at Toyota Center for 10 days… if anything, expect a closer, more completive game than the Rockets have shown in recent contests.
Toyota Center: Houston, Texas
Jersey Colors:
Minnesota Timberwolves (19-21): Black
Houston Rockets (10-29): Red
Tip-Off: 6:00 PM CT
TV: AT&T Sportsnet SW, NBA League Pass