Rockets-Timberwolves Preview (Yahoo Sports)

[ASFN Admin]

Despite matching their longest winning streak of the season, the Houston Rockets weren't entirely pleased with their performance against an inferior opponent. They'll aim for a more complete showing Monday night when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves, who hope to have Kevin Love back as they try to avoid a fourth straight loss. Houston (34-17) has equaled its five-game run from Nov. 23-30, knocking off San Antonio, Dallas, Cleveland, Phoenix and Milwaukee. But Saturday's 101-95 road victory over the league-worst Bucks wasn't the dominating effort the Rockets would have preferred.

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