Grizzlies Edge Rockets in Tight NBA Showdown

The Memphis Grizzlies narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 119-115 in a thrilling NBA matchup on Thursday night at FedExForum. The game, which tipped off at 8:00 PM ET, saw the Grizzlies overcome a slight 1-point underdog status to secure the win.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 35 points, while Jalen Green topped the Rockets’ scoring with 29 points. The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams trading leads multiple times before Memphis pulled away in the final minutes.

The Grizzlies improved to 25-13 on the season, while the Rockets fell to 24-13. Memphis’ victory was fueled by strong performances from Ja Morant, who added 21 points and 8 assists, and Desmond Bane, who contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds.

Houston’s Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Memphis’ balanced attack. The Rockets struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 26% compared to the Grizzlies’ 38%.

The game was part of a packed NBA schedule on Thursday night, with several other matchups taking place across the league. Fans can catch all the action on Fubo, which offers live sports streaming and on-demand content.

Looking ahead, the Grizzlies will face the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, while the Rockets take on the Denver Nuggets. Both teams are vying for playoff positioning in the competitive Western Conference.