Rockets at Timberwolves live stream: How to watch online
By John Buhler
The Minnesota Timberwolves (7-18) will host the Houston Rockets (20-7) on Saturday night. Here is how to watch this NBA game online.
The NBA has seven games on tap for Saturday and one of the best will be between the Houston Rockets (20-7) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (7-18). Tipoff from the Target Center in Minneapolis will be at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Root Sports Southwest will carry the game in the Greater Houston area. FOX Sports North will have the telecast in the Twin Cities. Since this game will not be nationally televised, the available live stream can be found on NBA League Pass, which requires a subscription.
Houston enters play at 20-7 and in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Rockets trail the San Antonio Spurs (21-5) by 1.5 games in the Southwest Division standings. Houston is on fire, having won nine straight. The Rockets are 9-1 in their last 10 games and a strong 10-5 on the road this year.
Minnesota enters play at 7-18 on the season and in 14th place in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves trail the Utah Jazz (17-10) by nine games in the Northwest Division standings. Minnesota won its most recent game on the road against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, 99-94. The Timberwolves are 2-8 in their last 10 games and are 3-9 at the Target Center this year.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 17
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Venue: Target Center
TV Info: RTSW, FSN
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
According to OddsShark.com, the Timberwolves will be getting 3.5 points at home from the visiting Rockets. The money lines are Houston -165 and Minnesota +145. This game’s over/under comes in at a combined 220 points.
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Can Houston keep its winning streak intact? Will the Timberwolves hold their own at home to stop the surging Rockets on Saturday night? We’ll find out on the Minneapolis hardwood tonight.