Two of the premier teams the Western Conference has to offer — the Houston Rockets and the Minnesota Timberwolves — are set to do battle in a nationally-televised bout on this Friday (Jan. 16) night as they play host to the Wolves in their home arena of Toyota Center.

Anthony Edwards remains questionable for the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 17, 2026. A lingering right foot issue affects his availability. His absence impacts the team's offense and playoff race.

The Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an immigration operation in Minneapolis earlier this week.

The Spurs took advantage of no Rudy Gobert, who was out with a bruised hip, by attacking the paint for 8 of their first 9 points, but ultimately neither team could find much offense early, with the score sitting at just 10-9 Spurs after six minutes.

The Timberwolves are shooting just 74% from the free-throw line in losses this season. It’s an issue that cost Minnesota on Friday, and could rear its head again at inopportune times when the stakes are at their highest in the months to come.