The Houston Rockets (14-5) clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves (13-8) at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, January 16, 2026. The matchup airs on ESPN and SCHN.
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Rockets vs. Timberwolves game informationDate: Friday, January 16, 2026Time: 9:30 p.m. ETHow to watch on TV: ESPN and SCHNLocation: Houston, TexasVenue: Toyota Center
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Rockets key playersAlperen Şengün: 23.1 PTS, 9.1 REB, 7.1 AST, 1.3 STL, 50.5 FG%, 38.5 3PT% (20-for-52)Amen Thompson: 17.2 PTS, 7.3 REB, 5.3 AST, 1.4 STL, 47.4 FG%, 20.0 3PT% (8-for-40)Kevin Durant: 25.0 PTS, 49.3 FG%, 37.0 3PT% (30-for-81)Jabari Smith Jr.: 14.8 PTS, 44.3 FG%, 36.6 3PT% (37-for-101)Reed Sheppard: 13.2 PTS, 1.7 STL, 47.7 FG%, 45.0 3PT% (50-for-111)Timberwolves key playersJulius Randle: 22.7 PTS, 7.4 REB, 6.0 AST, 1.1 STL, 49.8 FG%, 34.6 3PT% (37-for-107)Anthony Edwards: 29.8 PTS, 1.2 STL, 49.4 FG%, 41.3 3PT% (62-for-150)Rudy Gobert: 11.1 PTS, 10.2 REB, 1.6 BLK, 73.8 FG%Jaden McDaniels: 15.6 PTS, 1.2 STL, 52.8 FG%, 47.8 3PT% (33-for-69)Donte DiVincenzo: 14.0 PTS, 1.1 STL, 42.1 FG%, 39.2 3PT% (67-for-171)
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Rockets vs. Timberwolves stats breakdownThe 121.7 points per game the Rockets score are 6.3 more points than the Timberwolves allow (115.4).The Timberwolves’ 120.6 points per game are 10.3 more points than the 110.3 the Rockets give up to opponents.The Rockets average 49.8 rebounds per game, outrebounding the Timberwolves by 6.5 boards per contest.The Timberwolves’ 48.7% shooting percentage from the field this season is 3.4 percentage points higher than the Rockets have given up to their opponents (45.3%).The Rockets are shooting 48.2% from the field this season, 1.8 percentage points higher than the 46.4% the Timberwolves allow to opponents.
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