Rockets Set for Friday’s Game with Wolves Minus Anthony Edwards
The Houston Rockets are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, coming off a heavy loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In their most recent game, the Rockets lost 111-91, marking their fourth defeat in five outings. The game highlighted persistent struggles, particularly from key players Tari Eason and Reed Sheppard, who combined for only 12 points and had a poor shooting percentage.
Rockets vs. Timberwolves Preview
As the Rockets prepare for the Timberwolves, they hope to bounce back from their recent performance. Houston’s rebounding statistics are particularly noteworthy; they dominated the boards against Oklahoma City with a total of 60 rebounds, including 23 on the offensive end. However, their shooting continues to hinder their success, particularly from beyond the arc, where they shot just 29.2 percent compared to the Thunder’s 39 percent.
Timberwolves’ Injury Report
The Timberwolves will be without their star guard Anthony Edwards due to foot maintenance issues arising from earlier health concerns. Edwards missed the previous game against the Milwaukee Bucks, a 139-106 victory for Minnesota. The Wolves have proven resilient, finding success with a 5-3 record in games played without Edwards this season.
Key Matchup Details
- Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis
- Rockets’ Current Record: 3-5 in January
- Back-to-Back Games: Houston is 0-3 in back-to-back games this season
- Upcoming Schedule:
- Against Detroit Pistons (January 27)
- Against Atlanta Hawks (January 29)
Even without Edwards, the Timberwolves remain a formidable opponent. The Rockets must improve their offensive performance if they hope to secure a victory and turn their season around. As the matchup approaches, fans will be looking to see if Houston can finally capture their first win in back-to-back scenarios this season.
