nba Game Recap
Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets Wrap - Houston Wins 120-118
The Grizzlies were burned for 42 points by Jalen Green on Monday as the Rockets picked up a 120-118 win at Toyota Center.
Houston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -2.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 236.0.
Amen Thompson had 19 points for Houston and Alperen Sengun chipped in with 17 points. Fred VanVleet had 9 assists for the Rockets, while Amen Thompson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Grizzlies got a 29-point performance from Ja Morant, who was supported by 25 points from Desmond Bane. Ja Morant had 4 assists in a losing cause for Memphis, while Zach Edey grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 60-57 at the break.
Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-31.
Houston heads into a battle against the Nuggets. Memphis, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Antonio.