The Grizzlies will attempt to keep their momentum going having won 5 out of their last 5 games. Get all the NBA tickets at TickPick, where smart fans buy tickets.
The Grizzlies took over the game early and had the lead for most of the game. Capela led the Rockets to their first run – a 1 minute 7-0 push at the 10:14 mark in the 1st quarter scoring 4 points and setting the score at 4-9.
The Rockets went on a 7-0 run at the 8:25 mark in the 1st quarter, in a 1-minute span making it 8-19. With 5:39 left in the 1st quarter, the Grizzlies went on a 6-0 run fueled by 4 points by Valanciunas to set the score at 22-22. The Memphis Grizzlies were hoping to come back as Clarke made a shot, cutting the Memphis Grizzlies deficit to 5, with 1:07 left in the 1st quarter.
De’Anthony Melton missed a jump shot as the score was 32-37 to finish out the 1st quarter. At the 11:10 mark in the 2nd quarter, the Grizzlies went on a 15-2 run fueled by 8 points by Jackson Jr. to set the score at 47-41. To finish out the 2nd quarter.
Ben McLemore had his jump shot blocked as the score was 67-61. McLemore scored a big three-point bucket, assisted by Austin Rivers, cutting the Houston Rockets deficit to only 3 points, at the 11:16 mark in the 3rd quarter. James Harden scored a big three-pointer, cutting the Rockets deficit to only 1 point, a big play at the 9:28 mark in the 3rd quarter.
Brandon Clarke dunked from a Tyus Jones assist to open the Grizzlies 5 point lead, with 2:31 left in the 3rd quarter. With 29 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.
James Harden scored a big three-pointer, cutting the Rockets deficit to only 2 points. Great play with 9 seconds left in the 3rd quarter as Clarke turned the ball over. To finish out the 3rd quarter. Harden missed a jump shot as the score was 85-83.
The Grizzlies took control of the game in the 4th quarter. At the 9:13 mark in the 4th quarter, Rivers scored a three-pointer, giving the Rockets the lead. At the 6:23 mark in the 4th quarter, the Grizzlies went on an 8-0 run setting the score at 106-96. Ben McLemore turned the ball over as the score was 121-110 to end the game.
Top performers for the Rockets: Eric Gordon contributed 23 points (9-of-19 shooting). Clint Capela contributed 16 points (6-of-7 from the field) and 16 rebounds. James Harden contributed 41 points (13-of-37 FG), 6 assists and 6 rebounds. Ben McLemore contributed 14 points (5-of-12 shooting).
Notable players for the Grizzlies: Dillon Brooks contributed 24 points (8-of-17 from the field) and 6 threes made. Kyle Anderson had an underwhelming performance with no points (0-of-3 FG) and 4 rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas contributed 19 points (8-of-14 FG) and 6 rebounds. Ja Morant contributed 26 points (10-of-11 shooting), 8 assists and 5 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 15 points (6-of-16 from the field).
Brandon Clarke contributed 14 points (6-of-7 shooting) and 7 rebounds. Both teams were mostly healthy. In the last head-to-head matchup between the teams, the Rockets won on the road.
