Houston Rockets Secure a Big Win!
- The Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-115 on Friday night, proving their strength on the court.
- Houston is home to some of basketball’s biggest stars, and their performance showed why!
Scoreboard Highlights
- Jalen Green – 35 points (Clutch performer!)
- Alperen Sengun – 25 points, 13 rebounds (Dominating in the paint)
- Amen Thompson – 17 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists (Versatile performance)
- Jabari Smith Jr. – 15 points, 9 rebounds (First game back after missing 4 games due to injury)
- Anthony Edwards – 37 points (25 points in the first half!)
- Naz Reid – 22 points, 8 rebounds
- Jaden McDaniels – 21 points
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker – 16 points (45% shooting efficiency)
Key Takeaways
- Timberwolves: Mike Conley returned after missing 4 games, finishing with 5 points in 24 minutes.
- Rockets: Ime Udoka’s coaching and strong rebounding made the difference (Rockets 48 rebounds vs. Timberwolves 35).
Game-Changing Moments
- Tie at 108 points – A nail-biting moment!
- Jalen Green hit a clutch three-pointer with 5 minutes left to shift momentum.
- Houston closed out with a 9-2 run in the final 48 seconds, sealing the victory.
What’s Next?
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets – Rematch on Sunday Night!
- Rockets travel to Utah on Saturday night for their next battle.
Injury Concerns for the Timberwolves
Three key players are questionable for Friday’s match:
- Anthony Edwards (Right hip soreness) – Suffered after victory over OKC on Feb 13.
- Mike Conley (Dislocated right index finger) – Injured vs. Rockets on Feb 6, missed 4 games.
- Rudy Gobert (Lower back spasms) – Still recovering.
Timberwolves Team Leaders
- Anthony Edwards – 27.5 PPG (Top scorer!)
- Rudy Gobert – 10.4 RPG (Rebounding machine!)
- Mike Conley – 4.6 APG (Leading in assists)
If Edwards, Conley, and Gobert are out, the Timberwolves could be in serious trouble, losing 3 of their top 5 key players.