Here's a peek at the injury report for the Houston Rockets (23-15), which currently has two players listed, as the Rockets prepare for their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-14, also two injured players) at Toyota Center on Friday, Jan. 16 at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Timberwolves Game Info
- When: Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
- TV: ESPN and SCHN
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Rockets' Injury Report
Rockets Injuries:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Tari Eason: Day-To-Day (Ankle)
Rockets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 26.7 | 5.7 | 5.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 2.4 |
| Amen Thompson | 20.1 | 8.3 | 5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 15.4 | 7.4 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Alperen Sengun | 12.8 | 5.9 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Reed Sheppard | 12 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
Rockets Stats
- Houston outscores opponents by 6.4 points per game (scoring 117.2 per game to rank 12th in the league while allowing 110.8 per outing to rank third in the NBA) and has a +244 scoring differential overall.
- Kevin Durant leads the Rockets, averaging 25.9 points per game (14th in the league).
- Houston is first in the league at 49.4 rebounds per game. That's 11.2 more than the 38.2 its opponents average.
- Amen Thompson tops the Rockets with 7.7 rebounds per game (26th in league play).
- Houston connects on 11.3 three-pointers per game (25th in the league), 1.4 fewer than its opponents (12.7). It is shooting 36.8% from deep (seventh-best in the NBA) while allowing opponents to shoot 35.6%.
- The Rockets are paced by Reed Sheppard's 2.4 treys per game (37th in the league).
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Timberwolves' Injury Report
Timberwolves Injuries:
Terrence Shannon: Out (Foot),
Anthony Edwards: Out (Foot)
Timberwolves' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 21.7 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 1 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Anthony Edwards | 22.3 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 2.4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 10.4 | 12 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0 |
| Naz Reid | 16 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.7 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 12.7 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 3 |
Timberwolves Stats
- Minnesota puts up 120.3 points per game (third in league) while giving up 114.6 per outing (11th in NBA). It has a +237 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 5.7 points per game.
- Julius Randle scored a team-leading 22.2 points per game which ranked him 23rd in the league.
- Minnesota wins the rebound battle by 1.7 boards on average. It collects 44.8 rebounds per game, 10th in the league, while its opponents pull down 43.1.
- Rudy Gobert tops the team with 11.4 rebounds per game (third in league).
- Minnesota hits 14.2 three-pointers per game (ninth-most in the league) at a 37.4% rate (fourth-best in NBA), compared to the 12.4 per game its opponents make, at a 35.3% rate.
- Donte DiVincenzo is 11th in the NBA and leads the Timberwolves with 3.1 made threes per game.
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