The Timberwolves' overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night helped Minnesota clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference as the eighth seed.
Houston is the No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs. The Rockets have home court advantage throughout the postseason.
The Rockets hold a 4-0 season series sweep of Minnesota. Houston last defeated the Timberwolves on March 18, 129-120.
Houston will host Minnesota for Game 1 on Sunday at 8 p.m.
Here's the rest of the schedule for the first round. These are listed in central time.
Game 2 - Wednesday, April 18 at 8:30 p.m. in Houston
Game 3 - Saturday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Minnesota
Game 4 - Monday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Minnesota
Game 5 (if necessary) - Wednesday, April 25 in Houston, TBD
Game 6 (if necessary) - Friday, April 27 in Minnesota, TBD
Game 7 (if necessary) - Sunday, April 29 in Houston, TBD
You can buy tickets to Games 1 and 2 here.