HOUSTON — This was the third meeting of the season between the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies had lost both prior games, and they needed things to go differently.

Morant's availability will be a key factor, but there's much more that Memphis needs to improve on against Houston. Rockets center Alperen Şengünn had his way in the last matchup. A combination of Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jay Huff must improve on Monday.

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Houston Rockets 120-118 at the Toyota Center on Tuesday. The game was an entertaining back-and-forth showdown. It featured the current second and third seeds in the Western Conference battling for position.

In his last matchup against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengün, the Memphis Grizzlies rookie struggled. This time, he played more sound defense and was wary of potential pump-fakes.

The Memphis Grizzlies are continuing their four-game road trip with the Houston Rockets tonight in their third meeting between the two teams. The Rockets curren

Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey were among several players discussing how the Grizzlies have to adapt against playoff contenders.

HOUSTON — This was the third meeting of the season between the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies had lost both prior games, and they needed things to go differently. They managed that for much of Monday's game. Ja Morant and Desmond ...

On Saturday, the Rockets received the news that their game against the Atlanta Hawks was postponed due to severe weather, so they instead were able to practice

The Memphis Grizzlies are flying under the radar as legitimate NBA Finals contenders. Entering Friday, the Grizz had the fifth-best record in the NBA. Only the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers,

The Houston Rockets are the second seed in the Western Conference. They've done a lot to prove they belong near the top of the West, but keeping the second spot is a different story.