The Houston Rockets have been one of the biggest surprises of the season so far, boasting strong veteran play and one of the better young cores in the entire NBA. But on Thursday night, it will face one of its most important games of the season in a bout with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies coaches, players expressed disappointment after a home loss to the Houston Rockers on Thursday night.
The Memphis Grizzlies are playing a big Western Conference game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The injury report includes several key players, b
Jay Huff has played like a top-15-level NBA big man while helping fuel the injury-ravaged Grizzlies run up the Western Conference standings.
In an important matchup between top-three teams in the West standings, the Rockets are slight favorites at Memphis (+1.5). Ja Morant is questionable.
Alperen Sengun collected 32 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, Jalen Green added 27 points and Fred VanVleet contributed 22 to lead the Houston Rockets past the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 for their fifth straight road victory.
The Grizzlies were told by Jimmy Butler and his agent to not trade for him, according to a report from NBA insider Chris Haynes.
The Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Grizzlies Foundation will celebrate National Mentoring Month throughout January, hosting numerous events to highlight the importance of mentorship and recognize the people and organizations that dedicate their time to supporting the success of young Memphians.
Ja Morant (21.2 ppg) is getting closer to returning for the Grizzlies, but it appears that his shoulder sprain will keep him out for at least one more game tonight. Desmond Bane (16.7 ppg) is questionable with a sprained ankle, while reserves Marcus Smart (9.2 ppg) and Santi Aldama (13.0 ppg) are also on the mend.
With 27 points for the game on elite efficiency and 8 in the fourth quarter, Houston won at Memphis to extend its lead for the No. 2 seed in the West.
Memphis Grizzlies (24-14, third in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (20-17, seventh in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota heads into a matchup with Memphis as winners of three games in a row.