A Houston Rockets team that’s had trouble finding ways to win away from home all season long has a big road test on Wednesday night. The Rockets will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center, a very tough place to play. Minnesota has a record of 24-13 on the campaign when playing in the friendly confines of Target Center.
It seems like the Rockets’ best hope for a victory is for a huge scoring game from forward Kevin Durant. He’s on the heels of a 40-point performance, but barring a similarly spectacular showing from him, Houston won’t be able to put up the points to beat Minnesota.
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Records, standing, and streaks
Mar 23, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the Houston Rockets during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
At present, the Rockets have a 43-28 record, which puts them in the Western Conference standings’ sixth-place slot.
The Timberwolves are the owners of a 44-28 record, good enough for fifth in the Western Conference.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Mar 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after making a three point basket against Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio (0)(not pictured) in the second half at Toyota Center. Durant scored 27 points in the game passing Michael Jordan for fifth all time in points in the NBA. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Houston lost to the Chicago Bulls (132-124) on the road.
Minnesota beat the Boston Celtics (102-92) on the road.
Injuries
Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) talks with center Alperen Sengun (28) after a play during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
For Minnesota, Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness) is questionable and Anthony Edwards (right knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome) is out.
For Houston, Steven Adams (left ankle surgery) is out and Fred VanVleet (right knee ACL repair) is out.
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Probable starting lineups – Houston
Mar 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) following the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – Minnesota
Jan 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) looks on from the bench before a game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets vs. Timberwolves: Stream, lineups, injury reports and more