HOUSTON – When it comes to the Timberwolves, assumption is a dangerous thing.
Anyone could look at the Wolves' schedule and see Sunday's matchup against the Rockets, basement dwellers of the Western Conference, and assume a win.
The lackadaisical Wolves did win 104-96 but not before making it a lot harder on themselves than they had to. They were down by 20 in the first half and trailed by four entering the fourth quarter before they pulled ahead for their fourth consecutive victory.
Rudy Gobert asserted himself in the second half with 18 points and 11 rebounds and brought an intensity inside that was missing in the first half.