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The Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25) visit the Houston Rockets (34-21) in a key Western Conference matchup on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes up for a layup against the Houston Rockets in the third quarter at Target Center on February 06, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes up for a layup against the Houston Rockets in the third quarter at Target Center on February 06, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo by David Berding/Getty Images
How to Watch Timberwolves vs Rockets:
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 9:30 PM ET
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Stream: Fubo (Try for free!)
Team Matchup
The Rockets enter this game having struggled recently, posting a 2-7 record in their last nine games before the All-Star break. However, they’re expected to get a boost with Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith potentially returning to the lineup.
The Timberwolves bring a potent offense averaging 111.5 points per game while ranking fourth in the NBA defensively, allowing just 108.1 points per contest. They’ve been particularly effective from three-point range, ranking fifth in the league with 14.8 made threes per game.
Key Players to Watch
Houston Rockets:
Alperen Sengun: 18.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists
Jalen Green: 21.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, shooting 42.5% from the floor
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Anthony Edwards leads the offensive attack
Rudy Gobert anchors the defense with 10.4 rebounds per game
This matchup is part of an ESPN doubleheader, following the New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game. The contest replaces a previously scheduled Pelicans-Mavericks game, highlighting its importance in the Western Conference playoff race.
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