Minnesota Timberwolves @ Houston Rockets
Matchups
Game Information
Houston, TX

Referee:Bill Spooner
Referee:Leroy Richardson
Referee:Derrick Collins

2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 44 | 14 | .759 | - | W2 |
| Denver | 36 | 22 | .621 | 8 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 35 | 23 | .603 | 9 | L1 |
| Portland | 28 | 30 | .483 | 16 | W1 |
| Utah | 18 | 39 | .316 | 25.5 | L2 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 40 | 16 | .714 | - | W8 |
| Houston | 34 | 21 | .618 | 5.5 | L1 |
| Memphis | 21 | 34 | .382 | 18.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 20 | 36 | .357 | 20 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 16 | 42 | .276 | 25 | W1 |
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