
Memphis Grizzlies (25-14, third within the Western Convention) vs. Houston Rockets (25-12, second within the Western Convention)
Houston; Monday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Houston is seeking to hold its three-game win streak going when the Rockets tackle Memphis.
The Rockets are 8-1 towards opponents within the Southwest Division. Houston ranks fourth within the Western Convention with 34.3 defensive rebounds per recreation led by Alperen Sengun averaging 7.1.
The Grizzlies are 3-3 towards opponents from the Southwest Division. Memphis leads the Western Convention scoring 123.0 factors per recreation whereas taking pictures 48.2%.
The Rockets common 11.9 made 3-pointers per recreation this season, 1.8 fewer makes per recreation than the Grizzlies quit (13.7). The Grizzlies rating 15.9 extra factors per recreation (123.0) than the Rockets give as much as opponents (107.1).
TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Green is scoring 20.4 factors per recreation and averaging 4.5 rebounds for the Rockets.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.9 factors, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.7 blocks for the Grizzlies.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 7-3, averaging 113.7 factors, 48.0 rebounds, 19.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.4 blocks per recreation whereas taking pictures 45.0% from the sector. Their opponents have averaged 108.9 factors per recreation.
Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 122.7 factors, 50.1 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.8 blocks per recreation whereas taking pictures 45.9% from the sector. Their opponents have averaged 121.3 factors.
INJURIES: Rockets: Tari Eason: daily (harm administration), Jabari Smith Jr.: out (hand).
Grizzlies: Cam Spencer: out (thumb), Marcus Smart: out (finger), Vince Williams Jr.: out (ankle), GG Jackson II: out (foot ).
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