Rockets update: They are 12-6 and one game out of the Western Conference lead. G Jalen Green (18.7) and C Alperen Sengun (18.3) lead Houston in scoring a season after the Rockets finished 41-41 and missed the playoffs.

The Houston Rockets are off to a fast start in the 2024-25 season, and they’re 2-0 in NBA Cup play heading into Tuesday’s matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolve

Rockets rolling. Expectations were high for this young team coming into the season and they’ve lived up to them thus far. Houston has won seven of its last nine games and is 12-6 overall, ranking ninth in scoring while leading the NBA in rebounding.

The Rockets are 12-6 against the spread this season, and the Timberwolves are 8-8 against the spread. The Rockets are tops in betting buzz.

The Houston Rockets have a strong perimeter defense. They rank No. 4 in 3-pointer frequency against at just 34.7 per game and No. 7 in percentage against at 34.3%, but Edwards’ frequency is simply too high to hesitate with this prop at 3.5.

With first place in their NBA Cup group at stake, Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves (-3.5) are home favorites versus the Rockets on Tuesday night.

In a crucial Western Conference matchup to decide first place in their NBA Cup group, the Rockets (12-6) visit the Timberwolves (8-8) on Tuesday.

The Timberwolves’ NBA Cup hopes are on the line as they head home to take on the Houston Rockets. Will the Wolves turn things around against the Rockets or will they experience a neon green nightmare?