Houston Rockets @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Jan 20, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves
2-0 · Home

Rockets vs Timberwolves tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at Target Center, Minneapolis. TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), North Star Sports & Entertainment Network (Timberwolves).

How to Watch Rockets vs Timberwolves: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, January 20, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassRockets: Space City Home Network app · Timberwolves: DAZN
Arena
Target CenterMinneapolis

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Fred VanVleetRocketsGOutRestOct 24, 2026
Marcus SmartRocketsGOutForearmOct 24, 2026
Steven AdamsRocketsCOutRestOct 24, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Rockets

Timberwolves

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Rockets vs Timberwolves Preview

The Rockets are 3-0 this season, while the Timberwolves are 2-0 this season.

The Timberwolves won last season's series 2-1. The Rockets rank 4th in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game) and Anthony Edwards (30.0 points per game).

Rockets vs Timberwolves Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesTimberwolves 2-1

Previous meetings

Rockets vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2026-27

Rockets 3 GPTimberwolves 2 GP
121.0#8
Points per game
123.0#7
111.3#10
Opponent points
99.5#3
49.8%#4
Field goal %
44.9%#18
41.7%#3
Three-point %
40.2%#5
84.8%#4
Free throw %
59.3%#30
43.0#17
Rebounds
56.0#1
28.0#5
Assists
26.5#8
9.3#13
Steals
9.5#11
4.0#20
Blocks
3.0#26
14.7#10
Turnovers
13.0#4

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Lakers3-0–
2Rockets3-0–
3Trail Blazers2-00.5
4Timberwolves2-00.5
5Thunder2-00.5
6Grizzlies2-00.5

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Rockets vs Timberwolves FAQs

What time does Rockets vs Timberwolves start?

The Houston Rockets play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Rockets vs Timberwolves on?

Local TV: Space City Home Network (Rockets), North Star Sports & Entertainment Network (Timberwolves). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Rockets and Timberwolves records?

Going into this game the Rockets were 3-0 and the Timberwolves were 2-0 this season.

Who is injured for Rockets vs Timberwolves?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 25: Fred VanVleet (Rockets, out, rest); Marcus Smart (Rockets, out, forearm); Steven Adams (Rockets, out, rest); Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves, out, achilles).

How did Rockets vs Timberwolves go last season?

The Timberwolves won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Rockets vs Timberwolves game?

The Timberwolves beat the Rockets 136-132 on Apr 10, 2026 on the road.

Where is Rockets vs Timberwolves being played?

At Target Center in Minneapolis, the home arena of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Is Rockets vs Timberwolves on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Rockets and Timberwolves markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Timberwolves fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.