The Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25) visit the Houston Rockets (34-21) in a key Western Conference matchup on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
How to Watch Timberwolves vs Rockets:
- Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Try for free!)
Team Matchup
The Rockets enter this game having struggled recently, posting a 2-7 record in their last nine games before the All-Star break. However, they’re expected to get a boost with Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith potentially returning to the lineup.
The Timberwolves bring a potent offense averaging 111.5 points per game while ranking fourth in the NBA defensively, allowing just 108.1 points per contest. They’ve been particularly effective from three-point range, ranking fifth in the league with 14.8 made threes per game.
Key Players to Watch
Houston Rockets:
- Alperen Sengun: 18.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists
- Jalen Green: 21.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, shooting 42.5% from the floor
Minnesota Timberwolves:
- Anthony Edwards leads the offensive attack
- Rudy Gobert anchors the defense with 10.4 rebounds per game
This matchup is part of an ESPN doubleheader, following the New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game. The contest replaces a previously scheduled Pelicans-Mavericks game, highlighting its importance in the Western Conference playoff race.
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