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Wolves-Houston game preview: Back-to-back begins without Rudy Gobert

The Wolves have moved into seventh in the Western Conference despite Rudy Gobert's injury.

By Star Tribune staff

January 20, 2023 at 11:17PM

D’Angelo Russell scored 22 points when the Wolves last met the Rockets, a 104-96 victory on Jan. 8 in Houston. (David J. Phillip, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

7 p.m. Saturday vs. Houston • Target Center • BSN Extra, 830-AM

Game preview: The Rockets (10-35) have the NBA's worst record. They lost their first two meetings with the Wolves (23-24) this season. ... The Wolves, despite being below .500, moved into seventh in the Western Conference with Thursday's victory over Toronto. ... Rockets G Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) is out. He averages 19.2 points per game. ... Wolves C Rudy Gobert has been hampered by a groin injury and is doubtful. ... The teams meet again Monday in Houston.