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Rockets vs. Timberwolves: NBA Cup Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Cup. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Apr 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) tries to steal the ball from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
Apr 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) tries to steal the ball from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images / Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are back in action tonight as they face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their third Emirates NBA Cup game.

The Rockets have the best record in the league through two NBA Cup games, winning both contests by a combined 49 points. However, if the Rockets don't win their next two games, they might not qualify for the quarterfinals.

They face a tough test on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves, whose 8-8 record is not indicative of their talent. The Wolves were in the Western Conference Finals last season and nearly pulled off a win in their last game on the road against the defending champion Boston Celtics.

If the Rockets want to win, they will have to bring their A-game.

Here's a look at what you need to know:

Rockets vs. Timberwolves Information

Rockets vs. Timberwolves Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • PG Mike Conley (QUESTIONABLE - toe)

Houston Rockets

  • C Steven Adams (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

Rockets vs. Timberwolves Projected Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • PG Anthony Edwards
  • SG Donte DiVincenzo
  • SF Jaden McDaniels
  • PF Julius Randle
  • C Rudy Gobert

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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