Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets
· National Basketball AssociationSengun and Durant score 33 apiece as Rockets beat the Grizzlies 108-99
The Rockets trailed by a point at the start of the fourth before going on a 21-9 run in the first seven minutes of the period to seize control and win for the fifth time in six games.
Tari Eason scored 11 of his 17 points in the first half and Amen Thompson finished with 14 assists and eight points. Reed Sheppard, who earlier Monday was named to the Rising Stars game for the NBA's All-Star weekend, finished with four points on 2-for-11 shooting, including 0 for 7 from 3-point distance.
Sengun had an impressing shooting night for the Rockets, going 7 for 7 from the field in the first half and 15 for 17 overall. He also contributed nine rebounds and six assists.
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama scored 17 points apiece for the Grizzlies, who lost their third straight, for the fourth time in five games and for the 10 time in 13 games. GG Jackson added 14 points, Jaylen Wells had 12 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 11. Cam Spencer, who along with Wells and Cedric Coward, was named to the Rising Stars game, finished with 14 assists and five points.
Both teams struggled with their shooting in the first half. The Grizzlies shot 37% (21 for 57) from the field, including 4 for 19 (21%) from 3-point distance, yet led 54-51 after two quarters. The Rockets shot just a bit better, going 20 for 51 (39%) from the field and 5 for 20 (20%) from distance.
Trailing 77-6 at the start of the fourth quarter, Houston went on a 12-2 run to take control and extended its lead in the period. The Grizzlies trimmed their deficit down the stretch, but were never able to catch up.
Memphis was without two-time All-Star Ja Morant, who is out for at least the next three weeks due to a sprained ligament in his left elbow. He was injured Wednesday during the Grizzlies’ 124-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
The Grizzlies last played Friday, losing to New Orleans. Their game against Denver scheduled for Sunday was postponed due to extreme weather in the Memphis area.
Rockets: Host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
Regular Season Series
HOU leads series 2-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 99 - 108 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 99 - 108 |
| 4th 13.4 |  |
Santi Aldama bad pass turnover (Tari Eason steals) | 99 - 108 |
| 4th 15.4 |  |
Kevin Durant enters the game for Jae'Sean Tate | 99 - 108 |
| 4th 15.4 | |
Kevin Durant enters the game for Alperen Sengun | 99 - 108 |
Statistics
 MEM |
 HOU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 39-105 | FG | 41-92 |
| 37 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 7-37 | 3PT | 11-37 |
| 19 | Three Point % | 30 |
| 14-17 | FT | 15-20 |
| 82 | Free Throw % | 75 |
| 52 | Rebounds | 57 |
| 21 | Offensive Rebounds | 16 |
| 31 | Defensive Rebounds | 41 |
| 26 | Assists | 29 |
| 9 | Steals | 9 |
| 5 | Blocks | 3 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 2 |
| 18 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 19 |
| 18 | Fast Break Points | 7 |
| 62 | Points in Paint | 56 |
| 21 | Fouls | 13 |
| 10 | Largest Lead | 11 |
| 12 | Lead Changes | 12 |
| 49 | Percent Led | 48 |
Houston Rockets Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|
Memphis Grizzlies Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Micah Peavy, G | Day-To-Day | Sep 28 |
| Zach Edey, C | Day-To-Day | Sep 28 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr., G | Day-To-Day | Jul 27 |
| Walter Clayton Jr., G | Day-To-Day | Jul 19 |
| Karim Lopez, F | Day-To-Day | Jul 19 |
Game Information
Location: Houston, TX
Attendance: 18,055 · Capacity:
2026-27 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 Dallas |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 Houston |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 San Antonio |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 Memphis |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
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