Rockets’ rough run rolls on with Timberwolves’ visit

The Houston Rockets initiated a challenging stretch of home games on Thursday with a rematch of their double-overtime thriller against the Oklahoma City Thunder that served as the season opener for both teams on Oct. 21. The result the second time around wasn't as close.

Trailing by two points entering the fourth quarter, the Rockets fell 111-91 in the first contest of a back-to-back that includes a home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

The Rockets also will host the San Antonio Spurs...