Is Jalen Green playing tonight? Exploring Rockets star's availability vs Timberwolves (Nov. 26)
Jalen Green is questionable for the Houston Rockets' upcoming West Group A 2024 Emirates NBA Cup matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The Rockets star's participation in the contest will be a game-time decision.
Green previously played suited up for the Rockets' previous matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, which concluded with a 104-98 loss for Houston. Green played over 29 minutes in the game and recorded 10 points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal.
What happened to Jalen Green?
Jalen Green is dealing with an illness and previously played through it after being listed as questionable last week. He has not missed a game yet so far in the season.
Jalen Green's stats vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jalen Green has played 10 games against the Minnesota Timberwolves in his career and has won just one of them. He has averaged 18.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists against them across the games.
Tuesday's matchup will be the Houston Rockets and Green's first encounter against the Timberwolves this season. Houston previously suffered a 3-0 sweep against Minnesota in the previous season, with Green averaging 18.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists while shooting 37.7%.
This season, Jalen Green is averaging 18.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in the 18 games he has played. The 6-foot-4 guard is shooting 38.2% from the field, including 30.7% from beyond the arc.
Ahead of the game, the Rockets are third in the Western Conference with a 12-6 record. They won seven of their last 10 games after losing 104-98 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.
On the other hand, the Timberwolves stand 11th in the West with an 8-8 record. They have won five of their last 10 matchups and are dealing with a two-game losing streak after being defeated 107-105 against the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
Moreover, the Rockets are 2-0 in the Emirates Cup and lead Group A, while the Timberwolves are 1-1 and look to catch up in the group stage with a home win.
How to watch Houston Rockets vs Minnesota Timberwolves?
The Rockets-Timberwolves matchup is scheduled to tip-off at 8 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game will be aired live on FDSN and SCHN. It can also be streamed on FuboTV and the NBA League Pass.