PREVIEW: The Minnesota Timberwolves, sitting at 27-14 and representing the Western Conference's fourth-best record, travel to Houston to face the 23-15 Rockets in a matchup that pits two of the league's most dynamic offensive units against each other. Minnesota's offense averages 120.3 points per game, though their defense allows 117.9, creating the kind of high-scoring environments where both teams can thrive. The Timberwolves rank fifth in limiting three-point attempts on defense while ranking 27th in defending the three-ball itself, a vulnerability that Houston may look to exploit with their efficient shooting. Coming off a dominant 139-106 road victory over Milwaukee, Minnesota has won four of their last five games and appears to be peaking at the right moment. Houston enters as the home favorite with a 23-14 record and a healthier scoring margin than Minnesota, averaging 117.9 points while holding opponents to 110.8. The Rockets boast the league's best offensive rebounding rate at 33.4 percent and rank third in post-up frequency, giving them multiple avenues to generate offense even when perimeter shots aren't falling. However, Houston has struggled recently, posting a 2-3 record over their last five contests before rebounding with a 119-113 home win against Chicago. The Rockets' main weakness involves ball movement and tempo, ranking 27th in assists-to-isos and 28th in pace, which could play into Minnesota's favor if the Timberwolves control the game's rhythm.