On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a match between the Rockets and the Timberwolves at the Rockets' home court. The two teams started off with poor offensive form, with the Timberwolves taking some initiative, but in the second half, the Rockets began to dominate the game, building a 16-point lead at one point. However, the Timberwolves staged an incredible comeback with a 15-2 run. Ultimately, the Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 113-112. In this game, both teams initially struggled offensively, with no significant point difference. The Timberwolves later found their rhythm, while the Rockets relied on Shen Jing's continuous scoring inside to keep up, trailing by 5 points at halftime. In the second half, the Timberwolves' shooting went cold, unable to keep up with the pace, while the Rockets seized the opportunity, taking control of the game with a 32-19 run in a single quarter, successfully reversing the situation and leading by 8 points after three quarters. In the final quarter, the Rockets started with another 10-0 run, further widening the gap. It seemed as though the game would lose its suspense, but then the Timberwolves began their counterattack. In the closing stages of the game, the Timberwolves suddenly erupted, with Walker and Reid hitting consecutive threes, and Edwards completing a 2+1 play. An 18-4 run narrowed the gap to 2 points. Shen Jing made one of two free throws, Edwards hit a three-pointer to take the lead, and VanVleet missed a three-pointer, ending the game with the Rockets suffering a heartbreaking reversal, losing 112-113. This…
On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a focus on the Western Conference as the Houston Rockets hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves. Prior to the game, the Rockets had a record of 21 wins and 9 losses, ranking second in the West, while the Timberwolves had 15 wins and 14 losses, ranking ninth in the West. The Rockets were led by Jalen Green and Shen Jing, while the Timberwolves were led by Edwards and Randle. The two teams had met once this season, with the Rockets narrowly winning 117-111 on the road. This time, the game returned to the Rockets' home court. Who would win the game? Let's wait and see. After four quarters of play, the Rockets lost 112-113 to the Timberwolves. The Rockets' player ratings: 3 perfect scores, 4 passes, 3 slumps! Game Preview: Before the game, the Rockets had a regular-season record of 21 wins and 9 losses, which is quite good for the season so far. They are currently on a four-game winning streak. So far this season, the team averages 113.4 points per game, ranking 12th in the league, allowing 106.5 points per game, ranking third in the league, and averaging 49.7 rebounds per game, ranking first in the league. It can be seen that the team's defensive ability is good, and they also do well in rebounding. The team just won big against the Pelicans on the road yesterday, so physical allocation will be an issue for the Rockets in this back-to-back game. Additionally, the performance of Jalen Green and VanVleet…