Rockets Host Timberwolves With Capela Questionable
Houston lists Clint Capela as questionable with a right ankle sprain ahead of Wednesday night's game against Minnesota at Toyota Center.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball
The Houston Rockets, now 7-1, face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are 5-3, at Toyota Center on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. Houston listed center Clint Capela as questionable with a right ankle sprain, while Minnesota listed Terrence Shannon Jr. as questionable with a left hip contusion.
Why it matters
Both teams enter the matchup with injury uncertainty at key positions, which could shape rotations for Houston in its early-season stretch. The game also tests the Rockets' form after their Monday win over Boston and their loss to Dallas last Friday.
The Rockets are 7-1 and the Timberwolves are 5-3, with Houston's five-game winning streak ended by Dallas last Friday. Whether Capela's right ankle sprain or Shannon's left hip contusion will limit either team's rotation remains unconfirmed.
The players
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an NBA franchise based in Houston, Texas, competing in the Western Conference.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an NBA franchise based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, competing in the Western Conference.
Clint Capela
Clint Capela is a veteran center for the Houston Rockets who is listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain.
Terrence Shannon Jr.
Terrence Shannon Jr. is a guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who is listed as questionable with a left hip contusion.
The details
Houston's injury report lists Steven Adams as sidelined with a right soleus strain, and Quadir Copeland and Julian Phillips are unavailable due to G League assignments. Minnesota is without Anthony Edwards after right knee arthroscopy and Donte DiVincenzo while he recovers from right Achilles tendon repair surgery.
Timeline
Last Friday: Dallas Mavericks defeat the Rockets, ending Houston's five-game winning streak.
Monday night: Rockets defeat Celtics 109-93; Timberwolves defeat Bucks 112-100.
Wednesday night, 8:30 p.m. ET: Rockets and Timberwolves meet at Toyota Center.
Season Trajectory
Both teams are early in the season, and Houston's start places it among the Western Conference's stronger early records. Availability decisions for Capela and Shannon will influence how each team positions itself in the standings race.
Fantasy managers and bettors tracking these rosters should monitor final injury designations before Wednesday's 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Capela's status affects Houston's frontcourt depth, while Shannon's affects Minnesota's guard rotation.
The takeaway
Check final injury reports before lineup decisions, since both Capela and Shannon remain questionable heading into Wednesday's game.
What happens next
Capela's and Shannon's availability will be determined by their final status before the Wednesday night game against Minnesota at Toyota Center.
Further reading
For more on the Rockets' season, see Houston Basketball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ClutchPoints.
