The Houston Rockets are back in Houston on Monday after splitting their latest back-to-back games. After a hard-fought win over the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday night at the Toyota Center, the Rockets gave up 37 points to the 14-win Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter on their way to a tough loss.

There's a growing sentiment among Minnesota Timberwolves fans that head coach Chris Finch "hates" rookie Rob Dillingham -- and a heated moment between Finch and Dillingham during a loss to the Houston Rockets punctuated that talking point among fans.

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. had 15 points and nine rebounds in his return Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand. Smith came off the bench,

The Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25) visit the Houston Rockets (34-21) in a key Western Conference matchup on Friday night at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets Preview . Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25) and Houston Rockets (34-21) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. The Housto

Jalen Green scored 35 points, Alperen Sengun added 24 points and 13 rebounds and the Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-115 on Friday night. Green finished 12 of 24 from the floor and was 5 of 11 on 3-pointers.

Jabari Smith Jr. returns for the Rockets, but the Timberwolves have Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert on the injury report after the All-Star break.