Wolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker good to go against Rockets

Alexander-Walker was a late add to the injury report for Friday due to illness.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker dribbles the ball in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 15, 2024. / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Minnesota guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker will play in Friday night's game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center in Houston, Wolves coach Chris Finch told reporters, despite being a late add to the injury report due to illness.

Nickeil will play tonight, Chris Finch says. https://t.co/zBYSXO4rOS

— Chris Hine (@ChristopherHine) December 27, 2024

Alexander-Walker, 26, has played in all 29 of the Wolves' games this season, including a pair of starts. Alexander-Walker is averaging 9.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 23.4 minutes per game. Alexander-Walker has been one of the most consistent players for Minnesota, particularly on the defensive end where he's been one of the team's top defenders.

Dillion Brooks (ankle) is out for the Rockets, and Tari Eason (leg) is listed as questionable.

The Wolves and Rockets tip off at 7 p.m. in Houston.