The Minnesota Timberwolves (24-9) play against the Houston Rockets (17-15) at Toyota Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday January 5, 2024
Minnesota Timberwolves 73, Houston Rockets 60 (Q3 6:45)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Timberwolves defense is legit great but not sure how they are forcing missed free throws. I’m sure @ChristopherHine will have an off day story on that soon. – 9:26 PM
Timberwolves defense is legit great but not sure how they are forcing missed free throws. I’m sure @ChristopherHine will have an off day story on that soon. – 9:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Anthony Edwards absolutely loves contact while shooting. He’s up to 21 points in 20 minutes after a three-point play. – 9:22 PM
Anthony Edwards absolutely loves contact while shooting. He’s up to 21 points in 20 minutes after a three-point play. – 9:22 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Houston has hit 9-for-17 from 3-point range, one reason the Wolves haven’t been able to pull away. – 9:22 PM
Houston has hit 9-for-17 from 3-point range, one reason the Wolves haven’t been able to pull away. – 9:22 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
we know you want to see this at the All-Star Game. 😮💨
VOTE » bit.ly/48rJsYv pic.twitter.com/Wr8955hZYu – 9:13 PM
we know you want to see this at the All-Star Game. 😮💨
VOTE » bit.ly/48rJsYv pic.twitter.com/Wr8955hZYu – 9:13 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
By beating Utah tonight, the Celtics are now 17-0 at home this year. They have not lost a regular season game at home in exactly 10 months (Mar. 5 in OT Vs. New York).
Next six home games are also vs. West…
Minnesota
Houston
San Antonio
Denver
LA Clippers
New Orleans pic.twitter.com/V6XSlm9qXr – 9:12 PM
By beating Utah tonight, the Celtics are now 17-0 at home this year. They have not lost a regular season game at home in exactly 10 months (Mar. 5 in OT Vs. New York).
Next six home games are also vs. West…
Minnesota
Houston
San Antonio
Denver
LA Clippers
New Orleans pic.twitter.com/V6XSlm9qXr – 9:12 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Æ5 TAKES FLIGHT
🌟 » bit.ly/48rJsYv pic.twitter.com/mltfiDbBHL – 9:07 PM
Æ5 TAKES FLIGHT
🌟 » bit.ly/48rJsYv pic.twitter.com/mltfiDbBHL – 9:07 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Timberwolves 56, Rockets 46 at half. Rockets were 7 of 10 to start, 10 of 32 since. Şengün and Green combine for 25. – 9:03 PM
Timberwolves 56, Rockets 46 at half. Rockets were 7 of 10 to start, 10 of 32 since. Şengün and Green combine for 25. – 9:03 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves take a 56-46 lead into the locker room. Keep up this level of defense (and hope Houston keeps taking some questionable shots) and this should be a win. Five turnovers in that second quarter, though, prevented this from being an even larger lead. – 9:03 PM
Timberwolves take a 56-46 lead into the locker room. Keep up this level of defense (and hope Houston keeps taking some questionable shots) and this should be a win. Five turnovers in that second quarter, though, prevented this from being an even larger lead. – 9:03 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
BIG FELLA COMIN’ THRUUUUU
@PaniniAmerica Peak Performance of the Game pic.twitter.com/w3YfKIdpz5 – 8:54 PM
BIG FELLA COMIN’ THRUUUUU
@PaniniAmerica Peak Performance of the Game pic.twitter.com/w3YfKIdpz5 – 8:54 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets up to 10 turnovers midway through the second quarter. They had 12 in the first half on Wednesday. Commit an average of 13.1 per game. Got away with it against the Nets. A huge issue so far tonight. – 8:52 PM
Rockets up to 10 turnovers midway through the second quarter. They had 12 in the first half on Wednesday. Commit an average of 13.1 per game. Got away with it against the Nets. A huge issue so far tonight. – 8:52 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
JG using the screen to his advantage 💦 pic.twitter.com/ThE9axJ4yt – 8:46 PM
JG using the screen to his advantage 💦 pic.twitter.com/ThE9axJ4yt – 8:46 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
NAZ R3ID.
NAZ R3ID.
NAZ R3ID. pic.twitter.com/EbVmcjdaWZ – 8:42 PM
NAZ R3ID.
NAZ R3ID.
NAZ R3ID. pic.twitter.com/EbVmcjdaWZ – 8:42 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Şengün back on to start the second quarter, playing with Jeff Green. Wolves push their lead to 13, the run to 25-8. – 8:39 PM
Şengün back on to start the second quarter, playing with Jeff Green. Wolves push their lead to 13, the run to 25-8. – 8:39 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Timberwolves lead 32-24.
Edwards is up to 12 points, 2 assists and 2 steals, his 12th game this season with 10+ points in the first quarter (55th career).
Gobert is up to 6 rebounds after the first quarter. – 8:37 PM
At the end of the first quarter, the @Timberwolves lead 32-24.
Edwards is up to 12 points, 2 assists and 2 steals, his 12th game this season with 10+ points in the first quarter (55th career).
Gobert is up to 6 rebounds after the first quarter. – 8:37 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
BIG JELLY WITH THE BIG JAM. pic.twitter.com/y7ZrQB7EIv – 8:36 PM
BIG JELLY WITH THE BIG JAM. pic.twitter.com/y7ZrQB7EIv – 8:36 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Timberwolves 32, Rockets 24 after 1. Rockets made 8 of 11 shots to start, 2 of 9 the rest of the quarter. Committed 6 turnovers, have been outscored 7-0 off turnovers. Edwards with 12, Şengün with 11. – 8:36 PM
Timberwolves 32, Rockets 24 after 1. Rockets made 8 of 11 shots to start, 2 of 9 the rest of the quarter. Committed 6 turnovers, have been outscored 7-0 off turnovers. Edwards with 12, Şengün with 11. – 8:36 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves defense clamped down a bit the rest of that quarter. Houston was 3-for-10 to finish and Rockets had 6 turnovers. Wolves take a 32-24 lead into the second. 50% shooting, only 2 turnovers. A refocused effort after Wednesday’s debacle. – 8:36 PM
Wolves defense clamped down a bit the rest of that quarter. Houston was 3-for-10 to finish and Rockets had 6 turnovers. Wolves take a 32-24 lead into the second. 50% shooting, only 2 turnovers. A refocused effort after Wednesday’s debacle. – 8:36 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of the 1st
Rockets: 24
Timberwolves: 32 pic.twitter.com/x6Bca9VrIs – 8:35 PM
End of the 1st
Rockets: 24
Timberwolves: 32 pic.twitter.com/x6Bca9VrIs – 8:35 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Kerr said he knows he needs to play Kuminga more than 18 min, “But these are really difficult decisions because it’s not as simple as how many minutes a guy plays…it’s what’s the combination?”
Against Denver, Kerr went with Wiggins , & they don’t like them on the court together – 8:34 PM
Kerr said he knows he needs to play Kuminga more than 18 min, “But these are really difficult decisions because it’s not as simple as how many minutes a guy plays…it’s what’s the combination?”
Against Denver, Kerr went with Wiggins , & they don’t like them on the court together – 8:34 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
got ’em 😏
@FredVanVleet | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/SroOATNk5X – 8:29 PM
got ’em 😏
@FredVanVleet | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/SroOATNk5X – 8:29 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Best No. 1 pick since Anthony Davis (non Wemby division)? Anthony Edwards? Zion Williamson? The guy here tonight is that good. – 8:29 PM
Best No. 1 pick since Anthony Davis (non Wemby division)? Anthony Edwards? Zion Williamson? The guy here tonight is that good. – 8:29 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Cam Whitmore with first quarter minutes again. Rockets cooled a bit so he might be a good choice to help do something about that. – 8:25 PM
Cam Whitmore with first quarter minutes again. Rockets cooled a bit so he might be a good choice to help do something about that. – 8:25 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
that’s just beautiful ball movement 👏 pic.twitter.com/mRMPNlRiju – 8:23 PM
that’s just beautiful ball movement 👏 pic.twitter.com/mRMPNlRiju – 8:23 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Amen Thompson in at the first time out for Smith. Rockets go with a smaller lineup, which puts Tate on KAT. – 8:22 PM
Amen Thompson in at the first time out for Smith. Rockets go with a smaller lineup, which puts Tate on KAT. – 8:22 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
fancy footwork @alperennsengun 👀
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/qfC2jyLZKZ – 8:22 PM
fancy footwork @alperennsengun 👀
@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/qfC2jyLZKZ – 8:22 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Sengun having no problem attacking Gobert 1 on 1. He’s 4-for-5 for 9 points in the early going. – 8:21 PM
Sengun having no problem attacking Gobert 1 on 1. He’s 4-for-5 for 9 points in the early going. – 8:21 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
the spin move always gets ’em 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/ZMtaQV1ky9 – 8:20 PM
the spin move always gets ’em 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/ZMtaQV1ky9 – 8:20 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
And I thought both of these teams were supposed to be good at defense. We’re tied at 18. Rockets 7 of 10, Wolves 7 of 12 to open the night. – 8:20 PM
And I thought both of these teams were supposed to be good at defense. We’re tied at 18. Rockets 7 of 10, Wolves 7 of 12 to open the night. – 8:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
No. 1 and No. 4 defense in the NBA and through six minutes, Rockets are 7 of 9, Timberwolves 6 of 11. Şengün vs. Gobert has already been fun to watch. – 8:18 PM
No. 1 and No. 4 defense in the NBA and through six minutes, Rockets are 7 of 9, Timberwolves 6 of 11. Şengün vs. Gobert has already been fun to watch. – 8:18 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
BULLY BALL 😤
VOTE » bit.ly/48rJsYv pic.twitter.com/di85M2QZC0 – 8:15 PM
BULLY BALL 😤
VOTE » bit.ly/48rJsYv pic.twitter.com/di85M2QZC0 – 8:15 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jae’Sean Tate is of course on Anthony Edwards to start. Haven’t made much of this but after leading the NBA (among qualified players) in defensive rating, he slipped a bit but is back up to third. – 8:12 PM
Jae’Sean Tate is of course on Anthony Edwards to start. Haven’t made much of this but after leading the NBA (among qualified players) in defensive rating, he slipped a bit but is back up to third. – 8:12 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets are doing a nice job digging down on drivers and clogging lanes defensively. They’ve forced OKC into four early turnovers and hold a 24-15 lead.
Similar to their start in Houston. Now, will they be able to sustain this time? – 8:01 PM
The Nets are doing a nice job digging down on drivers and clogging lanes defensively. They’ve forced OKC into four early turnovers and hold a 24-15 lead.
Similar to their start in Houston. Now, will they be able to sustain this time? – 8:01 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Chris Finch share the impact Ricky Rubio had on each of them in their NBA careers after Rubio announced his retirement. Story for tomorrow’s paper: startribune.com/ricky-rubio-re… – 8:00 PM
Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Chris Finch share the impact Ricky Rubio had on each of them in their NBA careers after Rubio announced his retirement. Story for tomorrow’s paper: startribune.com/ricky-rubio-re… – 8:00 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Time restrictions: LaVine will play 25-30 min.
Vucevic: 23-25 min. – 7:45 PM
Time restrictions: LaVine will play 25-30 min.
Vucevic: 23-25 min. – 7:45 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Tate, Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Timberwolves starters: Towns, McDaniels, Gobert, Edwards, Conley. – 7:39 PM
Rockets starters: Smith Jr., Tate, Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Timberwolves starters: Towns, McDaniels, Gobert, Edwards, Conley. – 7:39 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his first make from deep tonight, Saddiq Bey has his 600th career three-pointer. Bey is the third player from the 2020 NBA Draft to hit 600 triples, trailing only Anthony Edwards and Desmond Bane. – 7:13 PM
With his first make from deep tonight, Saddiq Bey has his 600th career three-pointer. Bey is the third player from the 2020 NBA Draft to hit 600 triples, trailing only Anthony Edwards and Desmond Bane. – 7:13 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets “hopeful” Tari Eason can play tomorrow vs. Bucks, Ime Udoka said. He’s out tonight vs. Timberwolves – 6:19 PM
Rockets “hopeful” Tari Eason can play tomorrow vs. Bucks, Ime Udoka said. He’s out tonight vs. Timberwolves – 6:19 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Ime Udoka said Tari Eason has a chance to play tomorrow night against Milwaukee. Sitting him tonight gives his leg another 24 hours to heal – 6:18 PM
Ime Udoka said Tari Eason has a chance to play tomorrow night against Milwaukee. Sitting him tonight gives his leg another 24 hours to heal – 6:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith Jr. ready for challenge in facing Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo a night after going against Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns tonight houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:09 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. ready for challenge in facing Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo a night after going against Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns tonight houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:09 PM
