This is the final game for the Wolves before the All-Star break. And it comes
against a tough opponent in the Houston Rockets.
The Wolves are coming off a 130-120 win over the Clippers on Monday night and
sit at 26-30 on the season, four games back from a playoff spot.
The Rockets beat the Mavericks 120-104 on Monday night and have won four of
their last five games. Houston is 33-23 overall, fifth in the West.
This is the second of three matchups between the two teams. The Wolves beat the
Rockets 103-91 at Target Center back on Dec. 3.
The Wolves will wear their City Edition uniforms, so expect plenty of Prince fun
in the arena.
Renowned drummer, vocalist and Prince collaborator Sheila E. will return to the
hometown of Prince for an exclusive halftime performance. That’s something you
don’t want to miss. All fans in attendance will receive a City Edition rally
towel.
If you haven’t heard about James Harden’s recent scoring surge, I’m not sure
where you’ve been for the last two months.
Harden has scored 30 points in 30-straight games. That’s ridiculous.
Over that stretch, Harden is averaging 41.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 7.5 assists
and 2.3 steals per game while shooting 44 percent from the field and 37.5
percent from the 3-point line.
The Rockets are 21-9 during that stretch.
For what it’s worth, the Wolves “held” Harden to 29 points in their earlier
matchup this season.
How do you stop Harden? That’s what we can an “LOL” question in the business.
It’s nearly impossible and it takes a village. Obviously, you’d love to have
Robert Covington for this, but he’s out with a knee injury. We’ll see how
Saunders approaches this matchup.
Wolves: Will be updated.
Rockets: Will be updated.
Wolves: PG – Teague, SG – Okogie, SF – Wiggins, PF – Gibson, C – Towns
Rockets: PG – Paul, SG – Harden, SF – Gordon, PF – Tucker, C – Faried
Player: Dario Saric
Player: James Harden
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