The Minnesota Timberwolves (24-9) hit the court against the Houston Rockets (17-15) at 8:00 PM ET on Friday, January 5, 2024 on Space City Home Network and BSN.
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Timberwolves vs. Rockets Game Time and Odds
- Game Day: Friday, January 5, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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Timberwolves Stats and Trends
- The 112.8 points per game the Timberwolves score are only 3.2 more points than the Rockets give up (109.6).
- The Timberwolves are shooting 48.4% from the field this season, 3.5 percentage points higher than the 44.9% the Rockets allow to opponents.
- Minnesota has a 20-6 straight-up record in games it shoots better than 44.9% from the field.
- The Timberwolves are averaging 112.6 points per game when playing at home. When playing on the road, they are performing better on offense, averaging 113.1 points per contest.
- Defensively Minnesota has been better in home games this year, giving up 102.9 points per game, compared to 112.4 in away games.
Rockets Stats and Trends
- The Rockets score an average of 113 points per game, 5.2 more points than the 107.8 the Timberwolves give up.
- The Rockets are shooting 46.7% from the field, 1.9% higher than the 44.8% the Timberwolves’ opponents have shot this season.
- This season, Houston has a 10-10 record in games the team collectively shoots above 44.8% from the field.
- At home, the Rockets score 114.8 points per game. On the road, they score 110.5.
- In 2023-24 Houston is allowing 10.5 fewer points per game at home (105.3) than away (115.8).
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Timberwolves vs. Rockets Stats and Rankings
Timberwolves Stat | Timberwolves Rank | Rockets Stat | Rockets Rank | |
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48.4 | 7th | Field Goal % | 46.7 | 21st |
44.8 | 2nd | Field Goal % Allowed | 44.9 | 3rd |
847 | 22nd | Assists | 813 | 27th |
480 | 24th | Turnovers | 399 | 3rd |
249 | 18th | Steals | 225 | 26th |
201 | 7th | Blocks | 133 | 26th |
Timberwolves and Rockets Recent Results
Timberwolves
Date | Opponent | Result |
---|---|---|
1/3/2024 | vs. Pelicans | 117-106 |
1/1/2024 | at Knicks | 112-106 |
12/30/2023 | vs. Lakers | 108-106 |
12/28/2023 | vs. Mavericks | 118-110 |
12/26/2023 | at Thunder | 129-106 |
Rockets
Date | Opponent | Result |
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1/3/2024 | vs. Nets | 112-101 |
1/1/2024 | vs. Pistons | 136-113 |
12/29/2023 | vs. 76ers | 131-127 |
12/27/2023 | vs. Suns | 129-113 |
12/26/2023 | vs. Pacers | 123-117 |