Houston vs. Minnesota: NBA Preview – January 16, 2026

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Challenge between sixth and fourth in the West in the NBA.

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The game of regular season NBA 2025-2026 Between Houston Rockets e Minnesota Timberwolves is scheduled for the Italian night between Friday 16th and Saturday 17th January with the taproom scheduled for 3.30am.

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Houston Rockets (23-15)

Difficult moment for the Texans, fresh from four defeats in the last five matches played; the drop to 6th place in the rankings in the West was inevitable.

Minnesota Timberwolves (27-14)

The wolves, however, are on a positive streak of two matches after overcoming the San Antonio Spurs at home and the Milwaukee Bucks at home.

The last five meetings between Houston and Minnesota

22.02.2025: Houston – Minnesota 121-115

07.02.2025: Minnesota – Houston 127-114

28.12.2024: Houston – Minnesota 112-113

27.11.2024: Minnesota – Houston 111-117 (OT)

03.04.2024: Minnesota – Houston 113-106

Forecast

The field factor, the Texans’ desire for redemption and the absence of Anthony Edwards among the guests they push us to side in favor of Houston.

Worth a look

Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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