Who’s Playing
Minnesota @ Houston
Current Records: Minnesota 44-34; Houston 20-58
What to Know
The Houston Rockets haven’t won a matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves since March 27 of last year, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Sunday. The Rockets’ homestand continues as they prepare to take on Minnesota at 7 p.m. ET April 3 at Toyota Center. Allowing an average of 117.79 points per game, Houston has been asleep on the defensive side of the ball and will need to wake up before the game.
Houston was within striking distance but couldn’t close the gap this past Friday as they fell 122-117 to the Sacramento Kings. Houston was up 41-26 at the end of the first quarter but couldn’t hold on to the lead. Despite the loss, they had strong showings from point guard Kevin Porter, who posted a double-double on 27 points and 11 assists, and shooting guard Jalen Green, who shot 6-for-14 from downtown and finished with 33 points and eight boards. The contest made it Green’s third in a row with at least 30 points. Green’s points were the most he has had all year.
Meanwhile, Minnesota didn’t have too much breathing room in their game with the Denver Nuggets this past Friday, but they still walked away with a 136-130 win. The Timberwolves’ center Karl-Anthony Towns did his thing and had 32 points along with nine rebounds.
The Rockets are now 20-58 while Minnesota sits at 44-34. Minnesota is 27-16 after wins this season, and Houston is 12-45 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas
- TV: ATTSN Southwest
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $15.00
Odds
The Timberwolves are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 12.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Houston have won 20 out of their last 28 games against Minnesota.
- Jan 09, 2022 – Minnesota 141 vs. Houston 123
- Oct 20, 2021 – Minnesota 124 vs. Houston 106
- Apr 27, 2021 – Minnesota 114 vs. Houston 107
- Mar 27, 2021 – Houston 129 vs. Minnesota 107
- Mar 26, 2021 – Minnesota 107 vs. Houston 101
- Mar 10, 2020 – Houston 117 vs. Minnesota 111
- Jan 24, 2020 – Houston 131 vs. Minnesota 124
- Jan 11, 2020 – Houston 139 vs. Minnesota 109
- Nov 16, 2019 – Houston 125 vs. Minnesota 105
- Mar 17, 2019 – Houston 117 vs. Minnesota 102
- Feb 13, 2019 – Minnesota 121 vs. Houston 111
- Dec 03, 2018 – Minnesota 103 vs. Houston 91
- Apr 25, 2018 – Houston 122 vs. Minnesota 104
- Apr 23, 2018 – Houston 119 vs. Minnesota 100
- Apr 21, 2018 – Minnesota 121 vs. Houston 105
- Apr 18, 2018 – Houston 102 vs. Minnesota 82
- Apr 15, 2018 – Houston 104 vs. Minnesota 101
- Mar 18, 2018 – Houston 129 vs. Minnesota 120
- Feb 23, 2018 – Houston 120 vs. Minnesota 102
- Feb 13, 2018 – Houston 126 vs. Minnesota 108
- Jan 18, 2018 – Houston 116 vs. Minnesota 98
- Apr 12, 2017 – Houston 123 vs. Minnesota 118
- Feb 25, 2017 – Houston 142 vs. Minnesota 130
- Jan 11, 2017 – Minnesota 119 vs. Houston 105
- Dec 17, 2016 – Houston 111 vs. Minnesota 109
- Apr 11, 2016 – Houston 129 vs. Minnesota 105
- Mar 18, 2016 – Houston 116 vs. Minnesota 111
- Jan 13, 2016 – Houston 107 vs. Minnesota 104
