On January 16, 2026, the Houston Rockets will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a significant Western Conference matchup. This game will take place at the Rockets’ home venue, the Toyota Center, and is set to be broadcast nationally.
Game Details
Date: January 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
Broadcast: ESPN
Live Stream: Available on Fubo
Team Records and Recent Performances
The Houston Rockets currently hold a record of 23 wins and 15 losses, ranking them sixth in the Western Conference. In contrast, the Minnesota Timberwolves sit at 27 wins and 14 losses, placing them fourth in the conference with a two-game winning streak.
In their most recent games, the Rockets suffered a 111-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves achieved a convincing 139-106 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on the road.
Injury Reports
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards – Out (right foot injury management)
Terrence Shannon Jr. – Out (left foot abductor hallucis strain)
Houston Rockets
Tari Eason – Questionable (right ankle sprain)
Fred VanVleet – Out (ACL repair)
Projected Starting Lineups
Houston Rockets
Amen Thompson
Josh Okogie
Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Minnesota Timberwolves
Mike Conley
Donte DiVincenzo
Jaden McDaniels
Julius Randle
Rudy Gobert
Conclusion
This matchup between the Rockets and the Timberwolves promises to be an exciting clash. With star players like Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun leading Houston, they will seek to improve their standing in the competitive Western Conference. Fans can catch the action on ESPN.