Wolves-Rockets game preview

Preview: The Wolves, who have won just once in their past eight road games, will try to do something they haven't done since February 2012 — win in Houston. The Wolves lost all four games to Houston last season, including a Nov. 12 loss in Mexico City. Minnesota has lost five consecutive in Houston. The Rockets had won in a row after beating Memphis 107-91 Tuesday.

Players to watch: Wolves G/F Andrew Wiggins had two 30-point games vs. Houston last season, and averaged 21.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting in four games vs. the Rockets. G Ricky Rubio had shot 6-for-14 (42.9 percent) on three-pointers in the five games before Tuesday's game with Oklahoma City. … Houston G James Harden averaged 31.3 points, 8.5 assists and 5.8 rebounds in four games vs. the Wolves last season, including one triple-double. C Dwight Howard has six consecutive double-doubles after 17 points and 14 rebounds vs. the Grizzlies.

Numbers: The Rockets are first (28.8) and the Wolves third (26.4) in free throw attempts per game. Houston is fifth in the league in scoring (103.9 points per game).

Injuries: The Wolves list no injuries, but F Kevin Garnett rarely plays the second half of back-to-back games. Houston G Ty Lawson (suspension) is out. Both F Donatas Motiejunas (back soreness) and F Sam Dekker (back) were listed as out for Houston's game in Memphis.