Minnesota Timberwolves @ Houston Rockets: Nov 4, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves
3-0 · Away
8:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Houston RocketsRockets
3-0 · Home

Timberwolves vs Rockets tips off at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Toyota Center, Houston. TV: North Star Sports & Entertainment Network (Timberwolves), Space City Home Network (Rockets).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, November 4, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network · Rockets Space City Home Network
Stream
NBA League PassTimberwolves: DAZN · Rockets: Space City Home Network app
Arena
Toyota CenterHouston

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

Timberwolves

Rockets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Timberwolves vs Rockets Preview

The Timberwolves are 3-0 this season, while the Rockets are 3-0 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: Anthony Edwards (28.7 points per game) and Kevin Durant (24.0 points per game).

Timberwolves vs Rockets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Timberwolves vs Rockets Season Stats 2026-27

Timberwolves 2 GPRockets 3 GP
123.0#6
Points per game
121.0#8
99.5#3
Opponent points
111.3#11
44.9%#19
Field goal %
49.8%#4
40.2%#5
Three-point %
41.7%#3
59.3%#30
Free throw %
84.8%#4
56.0#1
Rebounds
43.0#18
26.5#10
Assists
28.0#6
9.5#12
Steals
9.3#14
3.0#26
Blocks
4.0#21
13.0#3
Turnovers
14.7#10

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Timberwolves3-0–
2Lakers3-0–
3Grizzlies3-0–
4Thunder3-0–
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5

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Timberwolves vs Rockets FAQs

What time does Timberwolves vs Rockets start?

The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT).

What channel is Timberwolves vs Rockets on?

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

What are the Timberwolves and Rockets records?

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

Who is injured for Timberwolves vs Rockets?

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 Timberwolves vs Rockets go last season?

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

Who won the last Timberwolves vs Rockets game?

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

Where is Timberwolves vs Rockets being played?

At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.

Is Timberwolves vs Rockets on NBA League Pass?

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