Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) pushes off Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, right, attempts to drive around Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks to drive around Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, right, puts up a shot in front of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, left, and center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, left, drives around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) lays up a shot against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)