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That was a fun one, just wish it had started a little bit earlier. Late Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Houston Rockets. It was the second straight game for the Wolves without Anthony Edwards as he recovers from an infection in his toe. Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch said he is still […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 2 months ago | 12 reads
Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves January 16, 2026 Location: Toyota Center — Houston, Texas TV: ESPN Radio:KBME Sports Talk 790 Online: Rockets App, SCHN+ Time: 830pm CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo, Bones Hyland, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert
From The Dream Shake | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
After a disapointing loss following a bad fourth quarter, the Houston Rockets look to get back on track with a win versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. With a solid defensive effort and team intensity, Minnesota is on the rise. Anthony Edwards leads the Wolves’ excellent scoring balance, and Julius Randle and Naz Reid provide […]
From The Dream Shake | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
The Houston Rockets (23-15) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-14) as 3.5-point favorites on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and SCHN. The matchup’s point total is 222.5. If you are aiming to make an informed wager on Friday’s game, find out the best bets available in this matchup, in this article (according to our computer predictions). How to Bet on Rockets vs. Timberwolves Pick the Rockets (-3.5) to Cover The Rockets are 18-20-0 against the spread this season. ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston RocketsDate: January 16th, 2026Time: 8:30 PM CSTLocation: Toyota CenterTelevision Coverage: ESPNRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio Texas Two-Step: Wolves Hit Houston With the Season’s Biggest Weekend in Front of Them The Minnesota Timberwolves are about to take a Texas two-step that could define the mid-point of their season. Friday […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
Back in November, when Karl-Anthony Towns was off to the worst offensive start of his career, I began writing this call-to-action for him to get his act together. Then, right before Thanksgiving, he poured 37-12 on the Nets and his overall play improved, putting this on the back burner. Two months later, here we are […]
From Posting and Toasting | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
There are some games in a long NBA season that feel like they count for more than just a single win or loss. On Tuesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks played in one of those games. Without two of their best players, Anthony Edwards (Right Foot Injury Maintenance) and Rudy Gobert (League Suspension), the […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
There aren’t many teams that can hit the highs this Cleveland Cavaliers team can. We saw that in Saturday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and again on Wednesday. They thoroughly dominated the Philadelphia 76ers on both ends of the floor in what was arguably their most complete win of the season. The Cavs controlled this […]
From Fear The Sword | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Coming off a heartbreaking loss versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Spurs traveled to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder for the fourth time this season. This matchup ended up being the most physical game between both teams, with the Spurs battling throughout the first half and trailing only by 3 at halftime. However, the […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 9 reads
The Bucks weren’t able to rebound after their loss to the Nuggets, dropping their second game in a row, this time to the Timberwolves in blowout fashion, 139-106 (with no Rudy Gobert or Anthony Edwards!). Milwaukee goes the year without getting a win against Minnesota. The last time the Bucks were swept by the Timberwolves […]
From Brew Hoop | about 2 months ago | 8 reads
Every game feels like a referendum on whether moves need to be made for a team with worryingly few pieces available to them. Every moment feels like an invitation for national media to question the long-term fit of the franchise star alongside an aging roster. Every basket feels like it’s made on borrowed time. I […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
In a five-game stretch in which the Milwaukee Bucks play the top four teams in the Western Conference, they got off to the worst possible start, losing at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves by nearly 40 points. Giannis was a dim bright spot for the Bucks, scoring 25 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and dishing out […]
From Brew Hoop | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been an inconsistent team all season. They came off one of their most impressive performances in Saturday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, only to follow it up with an unacceptable loss to the Utah Jazz, a team that had just lost to the Charlotte Hornets at home by 55 points. The […]
From Fear The Sword | about 2 months ago | 9 reads
It’s a big night around The Association with a matchup of two superstars on the horizon! Tonight in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks will host Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Milwaukee returns home after a four-game road trip out west in which they went 2-2, while Minnesota comes into the matchup having won four of their last five contests. Here’s a look at some game lines, props, and more for tonight’s Midwest matchup. Jan 6, 2026; Minneapolis...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Following a disappointing end to their road trip, the Milwaukee Bucks face the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at Fiserv. For whatever reason, the first game back from a road trip can be rough for the home team, so the Bucks must be ready to go. They played very well for most of the December 22 matchup, […]
From Brew Hoop | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
After splitting a tough back-to-back set that pitted them against the Celtics and Timberwolves, the schedule doesn’t get easier for the Spurs. They’ll travel to Oklahoma City to face the league-best Thunder for the fourth time this season, looking to continue their undefeated streak against the defending champions. The entire NBA world will be watching, […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 8 reads
Minnesota Timberwolves at Milwaukee BucksDate: January 13th, 2026Time: 7:00 PM CSTLocation: Fiserv ForumTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: KFAN FM, Wolves App, iHeart Radio There are days when your favorite team gets smoked on its own floor by the Brooklyn Nets and you wonder why you even bother to care about professional sports. […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The San Antonio Spurs jumped out to an early lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves but could not finish strong as they fell to their Western Conference counterparts late in the game. Victor Wembanyama led all players with 29 points while Keldon Johnson chipped in 15 points off the bench. Luke Kornet along with Julian Champagnie […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
On today’s episode, Ryan Eichten and Leo Sun go over the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ 104-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and much more: — The battle between Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama on Sunday was an instant NBA regular-season classic. The game was filled with heavyweight punches from […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
It had everything. Fans standing at the beginning of the game for so long that their feet started to ache, a 19-point deficit, a head coach out sick, and perhaps the loudest crowd pop of the season that rivaled the Oklahoma City Thunder game when the final buzzer sounded and Anthony Edwards threw the ball […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 2 months ago | 8 reads
The San Antonio Spurs landed in Minneapolis at 3 a.m. on Sunday, and yet for three quarters of basketball, they looked like the more energetic team. Both the Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves were on the second game of a back-to-back, and fighting for position in the Western Conference standings. The Wolves looked to be […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Spurs started strong and finished weak tonight, as they had opportunities to put the game away after taking big leads at various points throughout the game, including a 16-0 lead to start the game and a 19 point lead in the third quarter. Every time the Spurs would get some breathing room, they would […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 11 reads
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The Spurs had one of their ugliest games of the year […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
On the heels of back-to-back 28- and 24-point losses, the Miami Heat have hit their lowest point of the season to date. It marked the ninth time in franchise history with two consecutive games resulted in 24-plus-point losses. The two defeats were at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, one of the best teams in […] The post Heat must find way to respond ahead of grueling four-game stretch appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 8 reads
Every NBA season has peaks and valleys. Right now, the Miami Heat are in their steepest valley of the season to date. They have lost by 28 and 24 points, respectively, over their last two games to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers. It might be useful to throw away the film. But there’s a […] The post 3 glaring numbers from Heat’s last 2 blowout loss appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | about 2 months ago | 6 reads