Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League | July 19

The Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup is one of seven NBA Summer League games scheduled on Saturday. As far as the standings are concerned, these two teams have been the polar opposites of each other.

On the one hand, the Rockets have lost all four of their Summer League outings thus far. Houston, in fact, is one of three NBA teams that have remained winless in the 2025 Summer League to date (the other two ball clubs being the New Orleans Pelicans and the Orlando Magic, both of whom stand at 0-5).

On the other hand, the Timberwolves are one of six squads that continue to boast an unblemished record. Scoring 92.5 points per game and averaging a differential of +9.5, Minnesota is riding the momentum of a four-game winning streak.

Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves game details and odds

The game between the Rockets and the Timberwolves is scheduled to tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET. (2:30 p.m. PT). Fans can follow the game live on the FUBO TV app or NBA League Pass.

Odds: Rockets (+3.5) vs Timberwolves (-3.5)

Editor's note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off.

Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves preview

On Thursday, the Rockets were defeated by the Portland Trail Blazers 102-83. Great Osbor had 16 points, five rebounds, and two steals while Kennedy Chandler and Kevon Harris contributed 14 points apiece.

On Wednesday, the Timberwolves prevailed over the Phoenix Suns 89-85 for their fourth straight win. Rob Dillingham had an all-around game with 23 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Meanwhile, Leonard Miller turned in a double-double with 22 points and 11 boards.

Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League roster

Houston Rockets

Player	POS
Kevon Harris	Guard
N'Faly Dante	Center
Reed Sheppard	Guard
Cam Matthews	Forward
Adonis Arms	Guard
Chris Ledlum	Forward
Jermaine Samuels Jr.	Forward
Kennedy Chandler	Guard
Moses Brown	Center
Mylik Wilson	Guard
Great Osbor	Forward
Uros Trifunovic	Guard-Forward

Minnesota Timberwolves

Players	POS
Terrence Shannon Jr.	Guard
Rob Dillingham	Guard
Des Watson	Guard
Tristen Newton	Guard
Jesse Edwards	Center
Martez Brown	Forward
Babacar Sane	Forward
Joan Beringer	Center
Nojel Eastern	Guard
Jaylen Clark	Guard
Jamal Cain	Forward
Amari Bailey	Guard
CJ Fulton	Guard
Leonard Miller	Forward
Rocco Zikarsky	Center

Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves prediction

The Timberwolves are expected to prevail over the Rockets in this Summer League matchup. Thanks to the four consecutive victories that they have pulled off, Minnesota is entering Saturday's game with plenty of momentum. Meanwhile, the Rockets are in a serious uphill climb as they seek to gain their first victory by turning back one of this summer's powerhouse teams.