The Rockets rank 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating (119.4), and the Timberwolves rank 3rd in defensive rating (103.9). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 110.8, so the Rockets are 8.6 above it. Alperen Sengun leads them with 22.4 points a game on 61.4% true shooting.
The Rockets (7-2) are 2nd in the West; the Timberwolves (6-3) are 8th in the West. Same conference, so the result moves both in the West race.
Away record: Rockets 3-1. Home record: Timberwolves 3-1. Streaks: Rockets L1, Timberwolves W2.
The Timberwolves rank 6th in the NBA in three-point % (38.0%), and the Rockets rank 4th in three-point % allowed (31.3%). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 34.7%, so the Timberwolves are 3.3 points above it. Anthony Edwards leads them with 33.2 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (HOU 9 games, MIN 9). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
HOUMINHouston RocketsLast 5: average margin +10.8 (season +10.3). Streak L1.
Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.2). Streak W2.
Houston Rockets| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen SengunF-C | 22.4 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 61.4 |
| Kevin DurantF | 20.8 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 66.1 |
| Jabari Smith Jr.F | 17.6 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 66.5 |
| Amen ThompsonG-F | 15.4 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 57.2 |
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.2 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 58.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.1 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 16.3 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 58.5 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.