Two of the top three teams in the Western Conference faced off on Thursday night, with the Houston Rockets taking down Ja Morant and the Memphis

Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 on Thursday night in a showdown between two of the top teams in the Western Conferen

The Houston Rockets (24-12) travel to play against the Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) on Thursday at FedExForum, an intriguing game between the No.2 and No.3 teams in the NBA Western Conference standings.

Ja Morant might return from injury, and Rockets center Steven Adams will play in Memphis for the first time since the Grizzlies traded him last February.

Ja Morant (21.2 ppg) is getting closer to returning for the Grizzlies, but it appears that his shoulder sprain will keep him out for at least one more game tonight. Desmond Bane (16.7 ppg) is questionable with a sprained ankle, while reserves Marcus Smart (9.2 ppg) and Santi Aldama (13.0 ppg) are also on the mend.

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,