Kelvin Sampson's team lost a few players from that squad, but returned key pieces and NBA Draft prospects Joseph Tugler and Milos Uzan. Additionally, the team added a few high-profile freshman who have already looked impressive for Houston.

The Timberwolves are 4-2 in the last six games and 6-2 since Anthony Edwards return. While the record is impressive, Minnesota has beaten Washington, Dallas, Sacramento twice, and Utah twice with losses to Denver and New York. Minnesota actually hasn’t beaten a team with a winning record yet and can with a road game at Phoenix next.

The Houston Rockets lead the NBA in offensive rating, scoring 123.4 points per 100 possessions, and are starting to look like a threat in the West.

Few college basketball players have made as much of an impression in the early season as Houston freshman Kingston Flemings, and NBA scouts are noticing.

The fan responded to Ackerman's call of one of many incredibly clutch shots from Kevin Durant during Houston's comeback win over the Orlando Magic on Nov. 16. "Soooo tired of Ackerman yelling. God. Please bring back Gene Peterson," X user @bobo_syd replied under a social media post.

The biggest game on Wednesday’s NBA slate is a clash between the 9-3 Houston Rockets and the 10-5 Cleveland Cavaliers.

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