Their ‘juice’ back, Rockets out to keep Pelicans reeling

The Houston Rockets were in no position to take the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves lightly on Friday, even with Anthony Edwards unavailable while managing a lingering foot injury.

The Rockets needed every bit of their usual blend of efficient offense and defensive tenacity to outlast the Timberwolves 110-105 and secure their second win of a five-game homestand that continues on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans.

After surrendering 34 points in the opening quarter, the Rockets...