The Houston Rockets are back in Houston on Monday after splitting their latest back-to-back games. After a hard-fought win over the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday night at the Toyota Center, the Rockets gave up 37 points to the 14-win Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter on their way to a tough loss.

The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

Jabari Smith Jr. returns for the Rockets, but the Timberwolves have Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert on the injury report after the All-Star break.

The Houston Rockets hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first game since the All-Star break. The Rockets came into Friday's game with a 34-21 record and

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

All-Star center Alperen Sengun has had big numbers this season versus Minnesota (+3.5), and the Timberwolves could be without Rudy Gobert.

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets will re-start their 2024-25 season post-All Star break. The team skidded into All-Star weekend, losing seven in 10 tries, f