Memphis chips away at Houston’s big lead, but Rockets hold on to win
Houston Rockets center (and former Grizzly) Steven Adams (12) and Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) battle for a rebound on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Brandon Dill/AP)
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.
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