Herrington: Even rousing win can’t erase worry about Ja Morant
While the good vibes of a hard-fought win perhaps provided a happy distraction, this Ja Morant absence seemed to raise more concern than past ones.
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While the good vibes of a hard-fought win perhaps provided a happy distraction, this Ja Morant absence seemed to raise more concern than past ones.
The Grizzlies were sick of the Houston Rockets. This time, it was Memphis’ turn to celebrate. Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s last-second free throws help rally Grizzlies over RocketsRelated content:
Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left for the Grizzlies to finally beat the Rockets after losing the previous three meetings.
This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies held an eight-point lead with a little more than six minutes to play, but they couldn’t survive a late surge from Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets. Grizzlies Insider: Jaren Jackson Jr. won’t tell Yuki Kawamura his secretRelated content:
This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Although the timeout call was a miscue, several Grizzlies players took up for coach Taylor Jenkins, adding that the game was not determined by one play. Memphis chips away at Houston’s big lead, but Rockets hold on to winRelated content:
Taylor Jenkins took the blame for the loss. It was nice of him to say. But the Grizzlies real problem may be their inability to handle the best in the West.
Ja Morant scored 27 points in his return, but Houston’s Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Rockets over the Grizzlies 119-115.
This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at FedExForum.
Steven Adams discussed his return to the court at FedExForum and threw a funny jab at his old friend and former teammate Santi Aldama.
The Grizzlies allowed Houston to score 56 points off second chances and turnovers in a disappointing showing on Friday night. Box score: Rockets 128, Grizzlies 108 Grizzlies Insider: Dillon Brooks says Zach Edey is a ‘great professional'Related content:
This is the box score for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Toyota Center in Houston.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington predict the order of finish in the East and West ahead of a new NBA season.
Dillon Brooks told the Houston Chronicle in December that he was the girlfriend that the Grizzlies still missed. But Memphis has a new heartthrob. His name is GG Jackson.Related story:
Jackson’s valentines were less Forget-Me-Not than Forgive-Me. But he led the Grizzlies to a surprising win over the Houston Rockets.
The box score from the NBA game played between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at FedExForum.
Beat writer Drew Hill and columnist Chris Herrington discuss the trade that sent Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets.
Some initial, speculative answers to the five biggest questions this deal provokes. ‘This is tough': Jaren Jackson Jr. reacts to Steven Adams tradeRelated content:
He face-guarded Bane. He hounded Jaren Jackson Jr. into a miss and then sank a 3-pointer over Ziaire Williams. He drove and finished over center Bismack Biyombo. He scored on baseline cuts and pull-up jumpers. And praised a young Grizzly.
Dillon Brooks scored 26 points and hit a 3-point dagger to bury the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter on Friday. Related story:
NBA box score for Friday’s game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets played at FedExForum.
“I’ve never before advocated booing an opposing player, much less a returning former Grizzly. It’s not that the notion offends my sensibilities, it’s just not my inclination. This time is different.” Grizzlies Insider: Can Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s production stick?Related story:
Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 85 points on 56.6% shooting for the Grizzlies over the last two games. Unfortunately, they were both losses. Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Houston Rockets Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.