Grizzlies shut down Rockets in historic victory
Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward Justise Winslow (7) defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) defends against a shot by Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (Troy Taormina/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) controls the ball as Houston Rockets center Justin Patton (26) defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (Troy Taormina/AP)
Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) drives with the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) defends during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, right, dribbles against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) attempts to keep control of the ball as Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. (4) defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Justise Winslow (7) dribbles as Houston Rockets guard David Nwaba (2) defends during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/AP)
Memphis’ bench outscored the entire Rockets roster, and Justise Winslow put up 20 points.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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