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The Rockets (+8.5) are understandably big underdogs in Minnesota, but they may benefit from having two days of rest while the Timberwolves are on night two of a back-to-back.

Alperen Sengun is in elite form and has a better shot to keep it going in Minnesota, now that Rudy Gobert is in health and safety protocols. #Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. is out with an illness.

Through nine games, Alperen Sengun has clearly had the best start to the 2022-23 season among Houston’s top prospects, even relative to Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green.

The stands weren't close to full Wednesday, this city's attention drawn more to the hometown Astros' World Series appearance than early November basketball. The loudest Toyota Center cheers were sparked between the third and fourth quarters by the scoreboard showing an Astros lead in Philadelphia.

The #Rockets lost again to Paul George and the Clippers, but Jalen Green snapped his shooting slump and Alperen Sengun had a big night inside (26 points, 13 rebounds).

What can Stephen Silas do to get his team going, and how will Brooklyn replacing Steve Nash with Ime Udoka affect Houston’s future draft assets? @LockedOnRockets explores:

If the #Rockets want to flip the result in Wednesday’s rematch with the Clippers in Houston, better defense on Paul George (35 points, 57.7% FG on Monday) is a clear priority.

The Rockets nearly beat the Clippers in Los Angeles, even with Jalen Green struggling (23.5%). A bounce-back performance could give them a better shot to win in Houston.

He is expected to miss the next two games.