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How to watch Timberwolves vs. Rockets

  • Date: Thursday, Jan. 18
  • Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
  • TV: TNT
  • Streaming: Watch TNT
  • Follow: GameTracker

Odds and analysis

Odds: Check Sportsline's NBA pick sheet for all your daily odds.

Analysis: The Rockets will take on the Timberwolves in a nationally televised game, and while they will be without Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green due to suspension, they'll have James Harden back from injury, but he will be on a minutes restriction. That will be a big boost for a Rockets team that is obviously at their best with a healthy Harden.

Minnesota is one of the hottest teams in basketball. Before the Wolves' loss to the Magic, they had won five in a row behind a resurgence on defense. They've played efficient offensive basketball the entire season and with the defense finally starting to take form it's made them into a dangerous opponent.

If Harden plays, and Minnesota continues to play like it has as of late, this could be a great game to watch. It's honestly a toss-up as to who would win, but the slight favorite will probably be Houston with Harden back.