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The Minnesota Timberwolves are back on the road tonight, this time heading to Houston to take on the Rockets. Houston is at 23-15 so far this season, putting them at No. 6 in the West, and the Wolves are at No. 4 with 27-14. The Rockets are favored at home, but Minnesota has proven strong on the road (12–8), most recently dominating the Bucks 139-106 in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
At a Glance: How to Watch Timberwolves vs. Rockets Game
- Stream: Sling
- TV channel: ESPN
- Dates, start times: Friday, Jan. 16 at 9:30 pm ET
Don't have a way to watch tonight's Timberwolves vs. Rockets game? We're here to help. Below is a quick guide on one of the best ways to stream the basketball game online without cable.
How to Watch Timberwolves vs. Rockets Game Online
Tonight's Timberwolves vs. Rockets game will air nationally on ESPN. It'll also be available to cord-cutters via live TV streaming services like Sling.
Sling is a budget-friendly cable streaming solution that carries ESPN in its Orange and Orange + Blue packages, making it a great option for watching basketball without cable. Sling Orange starts at $45.99 a month and carries 30+ channels, including CNN, TBS, and TNT, as well as ESPN.
Another great feature of Sling Orange is that you can get a short-term pass to watch, say, individual sports events. A one-day pass costs $4.99, a three-day pass costs $9.99, and a seven-day pass costs $14.99.
If you want more channels, upgrade to Sling Orange + Blue. This package carries more than 50 channels, adding local networks (in select markets), Fox News, NFL Network, and others to those included in Sling Orange. Orange + Blue starts at $60.99 a month, but right now you can get half off your first month's bill.
No matter which of the above options you choose, you'll be able to livestream tonight's Timberwolves vs. Rockets game.
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Game Date, Start Time
The next Timberwolves vs. Rockets game is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 16. Tip-off is at 9:30 pm ET
Timberwolves vs. Rockets Odds
The Rockets are a slight favorite to win at home tonight with a moneyline of -184 against the Wolves' +154. The spread is 4.5 points.
