Memphis Grizzlies coaches, players expressed disappointment after a home loss to the Houston Rockers on Thursday night.

Taylor Jenkins explained why the Grizzlies went without Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, or Jaren Jackson Jr. late in a loss to the Rockets.

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.

Ja Morant scored 27 points in his return, but Houston’s Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Rockets over the Grizzlies 119-115.

On Thursday night, the white-hot Houston Rockets took on the Memphis Grizzlies in one of its more crucial games of the entire season. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the 2024-25 season, the Rockets currently stand as the league’s outright No.

Memphis threatened late but Houston held on, defeated Memphis 119-115. Top Performers – Houston Alperen Sengun – 32 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists Jalen Green – 27 points, 2 rebounds, 4 3PM, 3 assists Fred VanVleet – 22 points,

In a matchup between the two seeded Houston Rockets and the three seeded Memphis Grizzlies, Houston walked away with not only a win, but stayed at the two spot in the West as well. Led by Alperen Sengun who had 20 points at half and eventually a 32 point double double,