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Timberwolves Face Rockets Tonight Without Star Edwards

1/17/2026

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (27-14) will play the Houston Rockets (23-15) tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET in Houston.
The Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards due to a foot injury.
The Houston Rockets are favored by 4.5 points after a recent loss.
Houston's 56.4% rebounding rate gives them a clear advantage, while Minnesota has been scoring well.
The total is 222.5, suggesting a lower-scoring game due to Minnesota's offensive limitations.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (27-14) will play the Houston Rockets (23-15) tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET in Houston.
The Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards due to a foot injury.
The Houston Rockets are favored by 4.5 points after a recent loss.
Houston's 56.4% rebounding rate gives them a clear advantage, while Minnesota has been scoring well.
The total is 222.5, suggesting a lower-scoring game due to Minnesota's offensive limitations.