The Rockets rank 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating (117.1), and the Timberwolves rank 3rd in defensive rating (104.2). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 110.9, so the Rockets are 6.2 above it. Alperen Sengun leads them with 21.5 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (HOU 10 games, MIN 11). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
HOUMINHouston RocketsLast 5: average margin +3.8 (season +9.0). Streak L2.
Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.1). Streak W4.
Houston Rockets| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen SengunF-C | 21.5 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 59.0 |
| Kevin DurantF | 20.8 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 64.9 |
| Jabari Smith Jr.F | 17.3 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 66.2 |
| Amen ThompsonG-F | 15.6 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 56.4 |
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 18.3 | 3.3 | 6.0 | 59.4 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 18.1 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 62.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 17.0 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.7 |
Houston RocketsTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.