The Houston Rockets hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first game since the All-Star break. The Rockets came into Friday's game with a 34-21 record and

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.

The Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-115 as Jalen Green scored a team-high 35 points. Green was very efficient from the field as he was 12-24 on his field goals and 5-11 on his 3-pointers.