The Houston Rockets (18-55) play against the Memphis Grizzlies (45-27) at FedExForum
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Wednesday March 22, 2023
Houston Rockets 125, Memphis Grizzlies 130 (Final)
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Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets insider: A loss amid Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s return, quest for redemption houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 1:03 AM
Rockets insider: A loss amid Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s return, quest for redemption houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 1:03 AM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Memphis welcomed back Ja Morant. Jaren Jackson Jr. continued the best stretch of his career with 37 points.
“I’m being assertive and just trying to abuse mismatches,” Jackson said. “I’m taking it upon myself to be dominant and not take a possession off.” dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 12:56 AM
Memphis welcomed back Ja Morant. Jaren Jackson Jr. continued the best stretch of his career with 37 points.
“I’m being assertive and just trying to abuse mismatches,” Jackson said. “I’m taking it upon myself to be dominant and not take a possession off.” dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 12:56 AM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Nuggets, Grizzlies, Warriors, Timberwolves, Lakers and Blazers win. Suns, Mavericks, Jazz, Spurs and Rockets lose. The Kings remain No. 3 in the West, two games behind the Grizzlies and a full five games ahead of the No. 4 Suns. – 12:49 AM
Nuggets, Grizzlies, Warriors, Timberwolves, Lakers and Blazers win. Suns, Mavericks, Jazz, Spurs and Rockets lose. The Kings remain No. 3 in the West, two games behind the Grizzlies and a full five games ahead of the No. 4 Suns. – 12:49 AM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
– The NBA product through a macroeconomic lens
– Ja Morant’s return
– KAT!
– Clown car game in Dallas
– Lakers season saved again
– Ted Lasso messup
– General Pickett’s march across Cemetery Ridge
Join us!
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=N_qWnX… pic.twitter.com/k2esukbgyc – 12:45 AM
Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
– The NBA product through a macroeconomic lens
– Ja Morant’s return
– KAT!
– Clown car game in Dallas
– Lakers season saved again
– Ted Lasso messup
– General Pickett’s march across Cemetery Ridge
Join us!
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=N_qWnX… pic.twitter.com/k2esukbgyc – 12:45 AM


Joe Vardon @joevardon
Ja Morant didn’t start for the first time in his career, but he was back for closing time, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/4337590/2023/0… – 12:43 AM
Ja Morant didn’t start for the first time in his career, but he was back for closing time, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/4337590/2023/0… – 12:43 AM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Austin Reaves free throw attempts the last four games:
at HOU: 13
vs. DAL: 9
vs. ORL: 18
vs. PHX: 11 (5 minutes left) – 12:25 AM
Austin Reaves free throw attempts the last four games:
at HOU: 13
vs. DAL: 9
vs. ORL: 18
vs. PHX: 11 (5 minutes left) – 12:25 AM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Grizzlies 130, Rockets 125: Memphis holds off Houston in final minutes ift.tt/Au2htwX – 12:18 AM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Grizzlies 130, Rockets 125: Memphis holds off Houston in final minutes ift.tt/Au2htwX – 12:18 AM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
JJJ is here.
25+ in his last five games. Dominated tonight. pic.twitter.com/NlH993eMIw – 11:38 PM
JJJ is here.
25+ in his last five games. Dominated tonight. pic.twitter.com/NlH993eMIw – 11:38 PM



Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Second career triple-double for the PG!
Do your thing, Scoot 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Iv45D75bfS – 11:19 PM
Second career triple-double for the PG!
Do your thing, Scoot 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Iv45D75bfS – 11:19 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
“I got a second chance. Now it’s on me to make it right” – Ja Morant
He said he was very thankful for the reception he received from the Memphis crowd tonight. – 11:10 PM
“I got a second chance. Now it’s on me to make it right” – Ja Morant
He said he was very thankful for the reception he received from the Memphis crowd tonight. – 11:10 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
KJ was ELECTRIC tonight ⚡️
New career-high: 31 PTS 🔥
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveOfTheGame pic.twitter.com/9pVl6TkWd2 – 11:08 PM
KJ was ELECTRIC tonight ⚡️
New career-high: 31 PTS 🔥
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveOfTheGame pic.twitter.com/9pVl6TkWd2 – 11:08 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant:
“I’m kind of numb right now, but thankful for everybody.” – 11:08 PM
Ja Morant:
“I’m kind of numb right now, but thankful for everybody.” – 11:08 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Ja Morant: “I’m thankful and grateful for everybody that’s been supporting me during this time. It definitely helped me a lot. It put me at ease.” – 11:07 PM
Ja Morant: “I’m thankful and grateful for everybody that’s been supporting me during this time. It definitely helped me a lot. It put me at ease.” – 11:07 PM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
“It’s a parade inside my city, yeah!”
This moment between Ja Morant and his daughter, Kaari 😂❤️
pic.twitter.com/Raz9i0GTM5 – 11:00 PM
“It’s a parade inside my city, yeah!”
This moment between Ja Morant and his daughter, Kaari 😂❤️
pic.twitter.com/Raz9i0GTM5 – 11:00 PM


Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
After speaking about Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s strong offensive performance, Taylor Jenkins reminded us to not lose sight of the fact that JJJ should be Defensive Player of the Year. – 10:47 PM
After speaking about Jaren Jackson Jr.‘s strong offensive performance, Taylor Jenkins reminded us to not lose sight of the fact that JJJ should be Defensive Player of the Year. – 10:47 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The Grizzlies played this clip over the loud speaker as they were clinching the game. pic.twitter.com/rdqObuwcf1 – 10:43 PM
The Grizzlies played this clip over the loud speaker as they were clinching the game. pic.twitter.com/rdqObuwcf1 – 10:43 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Grizzlies 130, Rockets 125: Memphis holds off Houston in final minutes houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:42 PM
Grizzlies 130, Rockets 125: Memphis holds off Houston in final minutes houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 10:42 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Quick story.
Ja Morant returned to a loud FedExForum on Wednesday night.
Jaren Jackson Jr. dominated.
Grizzlies won. dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 10:41 PM
Quick story.
Ja Morant returned to a loud FedExForum on Wednesday night.
Jaren Jackson Jr. dominated.
Grizzlies won. dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 10:41 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
GET A DUB. GET GRIDDDDY.
12 BACK @Ja Morant 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Ts13SMiYAo – 10:40 PM
GET A DUB. GET GRIDDDDY.
12 BACK @Ja Morant 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Ts13SMiYAo – 10:40 PM

Memphis Grizzlies PR @GrizzliesPR
The @memgrizz have clinched the 2022-23 Southwest Division championship.
This marks the Grizzlies’ second straight division title. pic.twitter.com/qzHviyDwFN – 10:40 PM
The @memgrizz have clinched the 2022-23 Southwest Division championship.
This marks the Grizzlies’ second straight division title. pic.twitter.com/qzHviyDwFN – 10:40 PM



Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Top 6 or Play-In?
6. BKN- 39-33
⭐️(CLE, at MIA, at ORL, HOU, ATL, UTA, MIN, at DET, ORL, PHI)
7. MIA- 40-34
⭐️(BKN, at TOR, at NYK, DAL, at DET, at PHI, at WAS, ORL)
The 2 teams play on Saturday
Brooklyn has already won the season series – 10:37 PM
Top 6 or Play-In?
6. BKN- 39-33
⭐️(CLE, at MIA, at ORL, HOU, ATL, UTA, MIN, at DET, ORL, PHI)
7. MIA- 40-34
⭐️(BKN, at TOR, at NYK, DAL, at DET, at PHI, at WAS, ORL)
The 2 teams play on Saturday
Brooklyn has already won the season series – 10:37 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Grizzlies 130 Rockets 123
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a season-high 37 points. Ja Morant had 17 points off the bench.
The Grizzlies have clinched the Southwest Division for the second consecutive season. – 10:31 PM
Grizzlies 130 Rockets 123
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a season-high 37 points. Ja Morant had 17 points off the bench.
The Grizzlies have clinched the Southwest Division for the second consecutive season. – 10:31 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Updated lottery standings after the Spurs and Rockets lost tonight. pic.twitter.com/kyZlRlVOFz – 10:29 PM
Updated lottery standings after the Spurs and Rockets lost tonight. pic.twitter.com/kyZlRlVOFz – 10:29 PM


David Hardisty @clutchfans
#Rockets fall in Memphis, but this was a good loss. It went down to the wire and they played well offensively:
— Jalen Green efficient (32 pts, 10-18 FG)
— Sengun 25 pts, 8 reb in return
— KJ Martin season-high 31 pts
— KPJ triple-double (14-10-10)
— Jabari hit four triples pic.twitter.com/icO3DEbZ3i – 10:29 PM
#Rockets fall in Memphis, but this was a good loss. It went down to the wire and they played well offensively:
— Jalen Green efficient (32 pts, 10-18 FG)
— Sengun 25 pts, 8 reb in return
— KJ Martin season-high 31 pts
— KPJ triple-double (14-10-10)
— Jabari hit four triples pic.twitter.com/icO3DEbZ3i – 10:29 PM



Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Grizzlies beat Rockets in Ja Morant’s return. He had 17 points and 5 assists in his first career appearance as reserve. – 10:28 PM
Grizzlies beat Rockets in Ja Morant’s return. He had 17 points and 5 assists in his first career appearance as reserve. – 10:28 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Ja Morant in his return:
17 PTS
5 AST
2 STL
24 MIN
His first career game off the bench. pic.twitter.com/8Ui3rbuv54 – 10:28 PM
Ja Morant in his return:
17 PTS
5 AST
2 STL
24 MIN
His first career game off the bench. pic.twitter.com/8Ui3rbuv54 – 10:28 PM


StatMuse @statmuse
Jaren Jackson Jr tonight:
37 PTS
10 REB
2 BLK
14-20 FG
Averaging 30 PPG in his last 5 games. pic.twitter.com/1rpYaPAR7z – 10:27 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr tonight:
37 PTS
10 REB
2 BLK
14-20 FG
Averaging 30 PPG in his last 5 games. pic.twitter.com/1rpYaPAR7z – 10:27 PM



Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets thought there was a goaltending, but you can’t challenge a no-call. – 10:20 PM
Rockets thought there was a goaltending, but you can’t challenge a no-call. – 10:20 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Brevin Knight absolutely called that Bane layup.
Looked right at me as soon as it happened 😂 The guy knows ball. – 10:19 PM
Brevin Knight absolutely called that Bane layup.
Looked right at me as soon as it happened 😂 The guy knows ball. – 10:19 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Morant fouls Sengun with Memphis up four, 1:26 left. Grizzlies challenge the call. – 10:16 PM
Morant fouls Sengun with Memphis up four, 1:26 left. Grizzlies challenge the call. – 10:16 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
This is the second time all season the Warriors have won two straight on the road. Came at a crucial time. They back up a win in Houston with a high-stakes win in Dallas, giving them the tiebreaker over the Mavericks and current control of the #6 seed. – 10:15 PM
This is the second time all season the Warriors have won two straight on the road. Came at a crucial time. They back up a win in Houston with a high-stakes win in Dallas, giving them the tiebreaker over the Mavericks and current control of the #6 seed. – 10:15 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets take the use it or lose it time out after their best defensive possession of the game. Forced an airball and a shot-clock violation. Hell of a game. – 10:10 PM
Rockets take the use it or lose it time out after their best defensive possession of the game. Forced an airball and a shot-clock violation. Hell of a game. – 10:10 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
how did he put that in 🤯 @KJ Martin pic.twitter.com/RFpPuu2yQg – 10:06 PM
how did he put that in 🤯 @KJ Martin pic.twitter.com/RFpPuu2yQg – 10:06 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Grizzlies have won 9 straight at home. Don’t end that streak against the Rockets in Morant’s return game with him on the bench at the end on a minutes limit. C’mon. – 10:04 PM
Grizzlies have won 9 straight at home. Don’t end that streak against the Rockets in Morant’s return game with him on the bench at the end on a minutes limit. C’mon. – 10:04 PM


Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Still only a two-point game against the Lowly Rockets. Dillon Brooks defensive intensity missed. – 10:02 PM
Still only a two-point game against the Lowly Rockets. Dillon Brooks defensive intensity missed. – 10:02 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Martin with a season-high 25. Rockets within two, 5 1/2 minutes left, as Porter, Green return. – 10:02 PM
Martin with a season-high 25. Rockets within two, 5 1/2 minutes left, as Porter, Green return. – 10:02 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
13 for 13 in the paint for #13. whew. pic.twitter.com/iW6zywCRWq – 10:01 PM
13 for 13 in the paint for #13. whew. pic.twitter.com/iW6zywCRWq – 10:01 PM


Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
That’s 16 threes for Dallas.
Warriors are 1-19 when allowing 15 or more threes.
Last time Warriors won a game in this scenario was Nov. 20, 2022 in Houston, their only road win. – 9:58 PM
That’s 16 threes for Dallas.
Warriors are 1-19 when allowing 15 or more threes.
Last time Warriors won a game in this scenario was Nov. 20, 2022 in Houston, their only road win. – 9:58 PM


David Hardisty @clutchfans
Usman Garuba fouls out of the game in just 15 minutes of action. – 9:54 PM
Usman Garuba fouls out of the game in just 15 minutes of action. – 9:54 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Jaren Jackson Jr. is absolutely dominating again.
30 points, seven rebounds and two blocks with 8:30 to play. – 9:54 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. is absolutely dominating again.
30 points, seven rebounds and two blocks with 8:30 to play. – 9:54 PM



Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
If you get Jaren Jackson Jr. playing at this level consistently, Memphis can win the West. Simple. – 9:54 PM
If you get Jaren Jackson Jr. playing at this level consistently, Memphis can win the West. Simple. – 9:54 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Green taking a seat a couple minutes into the fourth. Rockets with a lineup of Nix, Christopher, Eason, Garuba and Martin. Going to be tough to score enough just on second-chance points. – 9:52 PM
Green taking a seat a couple minutes into the fourth. Rockets with a lineup of Nix, Christopher, Eason, Garuba and Martin. Going to be tough to score enough just on second-chance points. – 9:52 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
yea, you made it 😏 @Jalen Green pic.twitter.com/UeiRlWHtOn – 9:51 PM
yea, you made it 😏 @Jalen Green pic.twitter.com/UeiRlWHtOn – 9:51 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Headed into the 4th
Rockets: 96
Grizzlies: 101
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/cTJNjXHS6L – 9:45 PM
Headed into the 4th
Rockets: 96
Grizzlies: 101
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/cTJNjXHS6L – 9:45 PM


Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Alperen Sengun picked up 2 fouls within the game’s first two minutes, he has picked up one additional foul over the last 23 minutes he’s played – 9:45 PM
Alperen Sengun picked up 2 fouls within the game’s first two minutes, he has picked up one additional foul over the last 23 minutes he’s played – 9:45 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Grizzlies 101, Rockets 96 after 3. Rockets hanging in by scoring against 2nd-ranked defense (though with Brooks) in the NBA. Green with 24. Porter one assist from his second triple double. Rockets 6-3 when he has 8 assists or more. Jackson with 26, 10 in the 3rd. – 9:44 PM
Grizzlies 101, Rockets 96 after 3. Rockets hanging in by scoring against 2nd-ranked defense (though with Brooks) in the NBA. Green with 24. Porter one assist from his second triple double. Rockets 6-3 when he has 8 assists or more. Jackson with 26, 10 in the 3rd. – 9:44 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
closing time. we lead 101-96 headed into the 4th.
📺 @GrizzOnBally | 📻 @929espn pic.twitter.com/pNaUFwGtUM – 9:44 PM
closing time. we lead 101-96 headed into the 4th.
📺 @GrizzOnBally | 📻 @929espn pic.twitter.com/pNaUFwGtUM – 9:44 PM


Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jabari COOKING from downtown this quarter
3-3 🔥 pic.twitter.com/EkW2r6sxg5 – 9:40 PM
Jabari COOKING from downtown this quarter
3-3 🔥 pic.twitter.com/EkW2r6sxg5 – 9:40 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith, who was 4 of 7 on 3s, hits the top of the backboard on a 3. Not sure I had seen that before. – 9:38 PM
Jabari Smith, who was 4 of 7 on 3s, hits the top of the backboard on a 3. Not sure I had seen that before. – 9:38 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Grizzlies playing Ja and Tyus together for the first time this game. Jaren’s in. In my notes for this week’s column, but didn’t make the cut, some data on Jaren making the Ja/Tyus pairing playable. File that away for the playoffs. – 9:33 PM
Grizzlies playing Ja and Tyus together for the first time this game. Jaren’s in. In my notes for this week’s column, but didn’t make the cut, some data on Jaren making the Ja/Tyus pairing playable. File that away for the playoffs. – 9:33 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
not many can get busy like this 🦄
@Jaren Jackson Jr. | #BigMemphis pic.twitter.com/9TpxGCEJOZ – 9:32 PM
not many can get busy like this 🦄
@Jaren Jackson Jr. | #BigMemphis pic.twitter.com/9TpxGCEJOZ – 9:32 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Morant checks back in as Jackson puts Memphis up two, 6:20 left in the third. He’s a good sixth man, but Jenkins said he would be a starter again “eventually.” – 9:30 PM
Morant checks back in as Jackson puts Memphis up two, 6:20 left in the third. He’s a good sixth man, but Jenkins said he would be a starter again “eventually.” – 9:30 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets come all the way back to an 85-85 tie. They are on a 21-8 run. – 9:29 PM
Rockets come all the way back to an 85-85 tie. They are on a 21-8 run. – 9:29 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Scoot with the nice dish to Bari!
@Kevin Porter | @Jabari Smith pic.twitter.com/MvArXgsrOT – 9:28 PM
Scoot with the nice dish to Bari!
@Kevin Porter | @Jabari Smith pic.twitter.com/MvArXgsrOT – 9:28 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets open half on a 10-4 run, cut an 11-point halftime deficit to a 79-74 Grizzlies lead. Memphis time out. They have Smith on Jackson and are doubling with Sengun in the post. – 9:25 PM
Rockets open half on a 10-4 run, cut an 11-point halftime deficit to a 79-74 Grizzlies lead. Memphis time out. They have Smith on Jackson and are doubling with Sengun in the post. – 9:25 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
It has always been one simple fix that could greatly help the half-court offense, and that’s get Jaren Jackson Jr. the ball and move out of the way. It’s working. – 9:21 PM
It has always been one simple fix that could greatly help the half-court offense, and that’s get Jaren Jackson Jr. the ball and move out of the way. It’s working. – 9:21 PM

Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Kinda funny to see the Rockets warming up for the second half entirely behind the three-point line pic.twitter.com/dmWsm8kXhN – 9:20 PM
Kinda funny to see the Rockets warming up for the second half entirely behind the three-point line pic.twitter.com/dmWsm8kXhN – 9:20 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Because Willis Reed was my hero, I can say I picked heroes well ift.tt/zFvJiM7 – 9:18 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Because Willis Reed was my hero, I can say I picked heroes well ift.tt/zFvJiM7 – 9:18 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The Grizzlies need to sign this kid immediately. 3-for-3 from NBA range.
Crowd is chanting MVP. pic.twitter.com/v3NIfPoekZ – 9:14 PM
The Grizzlies need to sign this kid immediately. 3-for-3 from NBA range.
Crowd is chanting MVP. pic.twitter.com/v3NIfPoekZ – 9:14 PM


Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant takes the court. Place goes nuts. pic.twitter.com/kFRNGpMUJb – 9:12 PM
Ja Morant takes the court. Place goes nuts. pic.twitter.com/kFRNGpMUJb – 9:12 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Grizzlies 75, Rockets 64 at half following Kennard buzzer-beater, his third 3. Rockets offense has been sharp. Green and Martin with 16 apiece, Sengun with 15. But Grizzlies getting what they want on the other end. They have 38 paint points, went 7 of 14 on 3s in second quarter. – 9:06 PM
Grizzlies 75, Rockets 64 at half following Kennard buzzer-beater, his third 3. Rockets offense has been sharp. Green and Martin with 16 apiece, Sengun with 15. But Grizzlies getting what they want on the other end. They have 38 paint points, went 7 of 14 on 3s in second quarter. – 9:06 PM


Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Grizzlies just put on an offensive clinic in the first half. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 16 points. Ja Morant has 8 points in 10 minutes. Grizzlies shooting 54%
Halftime: Memphis 75 Houston 64 – 9:05 PM
The Grizzlies just put on an offensive clinic in the first half. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 16 points. Ja Morant has 8 points in 10 minutes. Grizzlies shooting 54%
Halftime: Memphis 75 Houston 64 – 9:05 PM




Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Sengun faked Santi Aldama off his feet and to a nasty spill. Takes a few moments to get to his feet. Jackson returns for him, but Aldama seems OK. – 9:00 PM
Sengun faked Santi Aldama off his feet and to a nasty spill. Takes a few moments to get to his feet. Jackson returns for him, but Aldama seems OK. – 9:00 PM


Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
GET OFF THE RIM 🗣️
@Desmond Bane x @Jaren Jackson Jr. pic.twitter.com/dWLgZw58nS – 8:55 PM
GET OFF THE RIM 🗣️
@Desmond Bane x @Jaren Jackson Jr. pic.twitter.com/dWLgZw58nS – 8:55 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
This will be Norm Powell’s ninth consecutive game missed because of the shoulder injury he suffered March 2. Batum hinted last night that Norm could be back soon.
Clippers have three games left in this homestand, then hit the road for three (@ Memphis 2x, @ New Orleans). – 8:52 PM
This will be Norm Powell’s ninth consecutive game missed because of the shoulder injury he suffered March 2. Batum hinted last night that Norm could be back soon.
Clippers have three games left in this homestand, then hit the road for three (@ Memphis 2x, @ New Orleans). – 8:52 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Relentless Jaren Jackson Jr. bully-ball against smaller defenders is a development. – 8:50 PM
Relentless Jaren Jackson Jr. bully-ball against smaller defenders is a development. – 8:50 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets all over Nate Green for what they believe were two missed calls on Martin dunk attempts. Smith trying to pull Martin away but it was a struggle. Martin on the bench for the time out, still livid. – 8:47 PM
Rockets all over Nate Green for what they believe were two missed calls on Martin dunk attempts. Smith trying to pull Martin away but it was a struggle. Martin on the bench for the time out, still livid. – 8:47 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Coast-to-Coast Kenny. The Rockets invited to a KLUB meeting. – 8:46 PM
Coast-to-Coast Kenny. The Rockets invited to a KLUB meeting. – 8:46 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of 1
Rockets: 34
Grizzlies: 37
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/lG072HAg5p – 8:41 PM
End of 1
Rockets: 34
Grizzlies: 37
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/lG072HAg5p – 8:41 PM





Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Crowd is calling for an encore.
Ja Morant is back in emphatic fashion. – 8:39 PM
Crowd is calling for an encore.
Ja Morant is back in emphatic fashion. – 8:39 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
In 4 mins of real time, Ja Morant returned to a huge ovation inside FedExForum, found Jaren Jackson Jr. for two buckets, went into the crowd to save a ball from going out of bounds, then soared like only he can over Houston’s Tari Eason for a 3-point play. That’ll play. – 8:37 PM
In 4 mins of real time, Ja Morant returned to a huge ovation inside FedExForum, found Jaren Jackson Jr. for two buckets, went into the crowd to save a ball from going out of bounds, then soared like only he can over Houston’s Tari Eason for a 3-point play. That’ll play. – 8:37 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Grizzlies 37, Rockets 34 after 1. Green (the Rockets player, not tonight’s ref) with 11. Roddy with 11, JJJ 10. Rockets shoot 60.9 % but with four turnovers. – 8:36 PM
Grizzlies 37, Rockets 34 after 1. Green (the Rockets player, not tonight’s ref) with 11. Roddy with 11, JJJ 10. Rockets shoot 60.9 % but with four turnovers. – 8:36 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant with the lob to Jaren Jackson Jr. for the alley-oop and the and-one bucket almost instantly. – 8:35 PM
Ja Morant with the lob to Jaren Jackson Jr. for the alley-oop and the and-one bucket almost instantly. – 8:35 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Ja Morant with a lefthanded finish through a foul as arena explodes with sound, Jackson throws an air punch and roars. – 8:35 PM
Ja Morant with a lefthanded finish through a foul as arena explodes with sound, Jackson throws an air punch and roars. – 8:35 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant
Des Bane
Luke Kennard
Santi Aldama
Jaren Jackson Jr.
That is an extremely gifted offensive lineup. Taylor Jenkins going into the bag tonight. – 8:33 PM
Ja Morant
Des Bane
Luke Kennard
Santi Aldama
Jaren Jackson Jr.
That is an extremely gifted offensive lineup. Taylor Jenkins going into the bag tonight. – 8:33 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
The masked Ja Morant checks in for the Grizzlies, coming off the bench in his first game back. Rockets-Griz tied at 30. Morant dealing with a nasal fracture, thus the mask. – 8:32 PM
The masked Ja Morant checks in for the Grizzlies, coming off the bench in his first game back. Rockets-Griz tied at 30. Morant dealing with a nasal fracture, thus the mask. – 8:32 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
A loud standing ovation for Ja Morant in his return to the floor. pic.twitter.com/0LrY2x5Afb – 8:31 PM
A loud standing ovation for Ja Morant in his return to the floor. pic.twitter.com/0LrY2x5Afb – 8:31 PM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Tee Morant is sporting a “Redemption” hoodie for Ja’s return to the Grizzlies tonight.
📸: @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/cwht9kxNfT – 8:30 PM
Tee Morant is sporting a “Redemption” hoodie for Ja’s return to the Grizzlies tonight.
📸: @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/cwht9kxNfT – 8:30 PM




Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Ja Morant set to check in with just over three minutes to play in the first quarter in Memphis. – 8:30 PM
Ja Morant set to check in with just over three minutes to play in the first quarter in Memphis. – 8:30 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Pretty good ball with way more eyes on this game than there normally would be. Grizzlies lead, 30-28, with three minutes left in the first quarter, Morant about to make his return. Rookie David Roddy, starting with Brooks suspended, with 11. Career high is 24. – 8:28 PM
Pretty good ball with way more eyes on this game than there normally would be. Grizzlies lead, 30-28, with three minutes left in the first quarter, Morant about to make his return. Rookie David Roddy, starting with Brooks suspended, with 11. Career high is 24. – 8:28 PM




Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Grizzlies in the paint against Houston tonight pic.twitter.com/4hxKk99VCI – 8:21 PM
Grizzlies in the paint against Houston tonight pic.twitter.com/4hxKk99VCI – 8:21 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jabari Smith Jr. is really starting to put it together. pic.twitter.com/aUUY981kfP – 8:20 PM
Jabari Smith Jr. is really starting to put it together. pic.twitter.com/aUUY981kfP – 8:20 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Interesting matchup with Porter, who is stronger than he looks, on Bane, who looks stronger than almost anyone is. If the NBA had a most underrated award, Bane and Jackson would be high on the list. – 8:19 PM
Interesting matchup with Porter, who is stronger than he looks, on Bane, who looks stronger than almost anyone is. If the NBA had a most underrated award, Bane and Jackson would be high on the list. – 8:19 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
I think it’s time to do a stat-tracker on Jaren Jackson Jr. since my last story on him came out about needing to be more dominant. You may think it’s a coincidence, but I won’t and I don’t. – 8:18 PM
I think it’s time to do a stat-tracker on Jaren Jackson Jr. since my last story on him came out about needing to be more dominant. You may think it’s a coincidence, but I won’t and I don’t. – 8:18 PM

Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Probably nothing but David Roddy is wearing a wrap on the thumb where Draymond swung hard and fouled him the other night – 8:18 PM
Probably nothing but David Roddy is wearing a wrap on the thumb where Draymond swung hard and fouled him the other night – 8:18 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Sengun with a pair of fouls in less than two minutes, the second on another moving screen. As is his custom, Silas sticks with him this early. – 8:14 PM
Sengun with a pair of fouls in less than two minutes, the second on another moving screen. As is his custom, Silas sticks with him this early. – 8:14 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
Alperen Sengun doesn’t waste any time pic.twitter.com/EqEoRdmto7 – 8:13 PM
Alperen Sengun doesn’t waste any time pic.twitter.com/EqEoRdmto7 – 8:13 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
David Roddy starts with Dillon Brooks out to suspension. – 8:13 PM
David Roddy starts with Dillon Brooks out to suspension. – 8:13 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets outscore the Grizzlies, 2-0, in the first four seconds. Don’t think they will keep up that pace. – 8:12 PM
Rockets outscore the Grizzlies, 2-0, in the first four seconds. Don’t think they will keep up that pace. – 8:12 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Grizzlies with a tribute and a moment of silence for Willis Reed. ICYMI, my appreciation for my childhood hero (I can say I picked heroes well.) houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 8:04 PM
Grizzlies with a tribute and a moment of silence for Willis Reed. ICYMI, my appreciation for my childhood hero (I can say I picked heroes well.) houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 8:04 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Roars as Ja Morant appears on the FedEx Forum video boards, offers a good highlight dunk. – 8:00 PM
Roars as Ja Morant appears on the FedEx Forum video boards, offers a good highlight dunk. – 8:00 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
first five vs @Houston Rockets
🪨 @Tyus Jones
🎯 @Desmond Bane
🐏 @David Roddy
🦄 @Jaren Jackson Jr.
✖️ @Rookiedunker
@Verizon | #BigMemphis
pic.twitter.com/fcvxDDnkKG – 7:55 PM
first five vs @Houston Rockets
🪨 @Tyus Jones
🎯 @Desmond Bane
🐏 @David Roddy
🦄 @Jaren Jackson Jr.
✖️ @Rookiedunker
@Verizon | #BigMemphis
pic.twitter.com/fcvxDDnkKG – 7:55 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
A special Ramadan message from assistant coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah.
Ramadan Mubarak to all of our fans observing around the world. pic.twitter.com/I26wK2vqLd – 7:49 PM
A special Ramadan message from assistant coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah.
Ramadan Mubarak to all of our fans observing around the world. pic.twitter.com/I26wK2vqLd – 7:49 PM

Clay Bailey @claybailey9
Here are your offficials for the Ja Morant return game against the Houston Rockets.
Pat Fraher, Sean Corbing and Nate Green.
Ja is not starting so you can get your snacks now, @badunclep – 7:49 PM
Here are your offficials for the Ja Morant return game against the Houston Rockets.
Pat Fraher, Sean Corbing and Nate Green.
Ja is not starting so you can get your snacks now, @badunclep – 7:49 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Martin, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Porter Jr.
Grizzlies starters: Roddy, Jackson Jr., Tillman, Bane, Jones. – 7:33 PM
Rockets starters: Martin, Smith Jr., Sengun, Green, Porter Jr.
Grizzlies starters: Roddy, Jackson Jr., Tillman, Bane, Jones. – 7:33 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
From L to R: Grizzlies assistant Blake Ahearn, the new front runner for 6th man of the year, and the smallest Ja Morant ‘Redemption’ sweatshirt inside FedExForum. pic.twitter.com/0v2DWdl8C0 – 7:31 PM
From L to R: Grizzlies assistant Blake Ahearn, the new front runner for 6th man of the year, and the smallest Ja Morant ‘Redemption’ sweatshirt inside FedExForum. pic.twitter.com/0v2DWdl8C0 – 7:31 PM



Joe Vardon @joevardon
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant is playing, but coming off the bench for the first time in his career. How long will it last @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/4337590/2023/0… – 7:13 PM
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant is playing, but coming off the bench for the first time in his career. How long will it last @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/4337590/2023/0… – 7:13 PM



Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
the best time to wear a stripped sweater…. pic.twitter.com/5ZQH6W5fWz – 6:48 PM
the best time to wear a stripped sweater…. pic.twitter.com/5ZQH6W5fWz – 6:48 PM


Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
H-Town love in Memphis! 🫶
@SociosUSA | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/cHlbNmGChb – 6:41 PM
H-Town love in Memphis! 🫶
@SociosUSA | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/cHlbNmGChb – 6:41 PM


Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Two guys uncertain to be in the Grizzlies rotation this season, now in line for big minutes in the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/c2zsIVLUwy – 6:37 PM
Two guys uncertain to be in the Grizzlies rotation this season, now in line for big minutes in the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/c2zsIVLUwy – 6:37 PM


Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
My reaction to Ja Morant coming off the bench for a couple of games: 🤷♂️ – 6:34 PM
My reaction to Ja Morant coming off the bench for a couple of games: 🤷♂️ – 6:34 PM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Ja Morant will come off the bench with a minutes restriction tonight.
“That might be the case for a couple of games,” Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins says. pic.twitter.com/hSKB435XrA – 6:32 PM
Ja Morant will come off the bench with a minutes restriction tonight.
“That might be the case for a couple of games,” Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins says. pic.twitter.com/hSKB435XrA – 6:32 PM


Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant will play in the low 20s as far as minutes tonight. Team wants to be smart given the lack of basketball he has played the last two weeks. – 6:20 PM
Ja Morant will play in the low 20s as far as minutes tonight. Team wants to be smart given the lack of basketball he has played the last two weeks. – 6:20 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Ja Morant to come off the bench for Memphis vs. Rockets today and Friday with a minutes limit. – 6:20 PM
Ja Morant to come off the bench for Memphis vs. Rockets today and Friday with a minutes limit. – 6:20 PM

Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant will be coming off the bench tonight – 6:20 PM
Taylor Jenkins says Ja Morant will be coming off the bench tonight – 6:20 PM

Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Ja Morant coming off the bench tonight per Taylor Jenkins. Said this might be the plan for the next few games. – 6:20 PM
Ja Morant coming off the bench tonight per Taylor Jenkins. Said this might be the plan for the next few games. – 6:20 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Ja Morant will play tonight but come off the bench, per Jenkins. Probably for a couple of games. – 6:20 PM
Ja Morant will play tonight but come off the bench, per Jenkins. Probably for a couple of games. – 6:20 PM


Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Ja Morant will come off the bench tonight vs. Rockets, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “That might be the case for a couple of games,” Jenkins said. – 6:19 PM
Ja Morant will come off the bench tonight vs. Rockets, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “That might be the case for a couple of games,” Jenkins said. – 6:19 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets assistant coach Lionel Hollins portrait in Memphis’ ‘Hubie Hall.’ pic.twitter.com/OQkj7Q07Ue – 6:12 PM
Rockets assistant coach Lionel Hollins portrait in Memphis’ ‘Hubie Hall.’ pic.twitter.com/OQkj7Q07Ue – 6:12 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets to bring back guard D.J. Augustin, reach NBA’s roster floor ift.tt/OMiBDhV – 5:18 PM
New #Rockets at Houston Chronicle — Rockets to bring back guard D.J. Augustin, reach NBA’s roster floor ift.tt/OMiBDhV – 5:18 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will attempt the most dunks tonight?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 4:37 PM
Which team will attempt the most dunks tonight?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 4:37 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
In Memphis tonight 📍
⏰ 7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/X5sfT9Rlm9 – 4:00 PM
In Memphis tonight 📍
⏰ 7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/X5sfT9Rlm9 – 4:00 PM


Memphis Grizzlies PR @GrizzliesPR
The @Memphis Grizzlies have recalled Ziaire Williams from the @MemphisHustle.
Williams will be listed as OUT — Right Foot Soreness for the Grizzlies’ game tonight vs. Houston. – 3:55 PM
The @Memphis Grizzlies have recalled Ziaire Williams from the @MemphisHustle.
Williams will be listed as OUT — Right Foot Soreness for the Grizzlies’ game tonight vs. Houston. – 3:55 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets to bring back guard D.J. Augustin, reach NBA’s roster floor houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:45 PM
Rockets to bring back guard D.J. Augustin, reach NBA’s roster floor houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:45 PM

Golden State Warriors @warriors
Last game in Houston. Got it done.
@united || Road Recap pic.twitter.com/iDMWgSMx0l – 3:36 PM
Last game in Houston. Got it done.
@united || Road Recap pic.twitter.com/iDMWgSMx0l – 3:36 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Astros GM Dana Brown said Jose Altuve underwent surgery on his right thumb today in Houston & Altuve will remain in Houston since spring training is in its final week. – 3:23 PM
#Astros GM Dana Brown said Jose Altuve underwent surgery on his right thumb today in Houston & Altuve will remain in Houston since spring training is in its final week. – 3:23 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers are 4-2 with Kawhi Leonard in, Paul George out this season.
Those 6 games, and Kawhi’s workload:
– W vs UTA (8 points on 11 shots)
– W vs WAS (31, 26 FGA)
– L vs ATL (29, 23 FGA)
– W vs DAL (33, 12 FGA)
– L vs DEN (24, 20 FGA)
– W vs HOU (30, 24 FGA) – 3:14 PM
Clippers are 4-2 with Kawhi Leonard in, Paul George out this season.
Those 6 games, and Kawhi’s workload:
– W vs UTA (8 points on 11 shots)
– W vs WAS (31, 26 FGA)
– L vs ATL (29, 23 FGA)
– W vs DAL (33, 12 FGA)
– L vs DEN (24, 20 FGA)
– W vs HOU (30, 24 FGA) – 3:14 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Free agent G DJ Augustin is signing with the Houston Rockets for the rest of the season, his agent Raymond Brothers of ROC Nation Sports tells ESPN. – 3:08 PM
Free agent G DJ Augustin is signing with the Houston Rockets for the rest of the season, his agent Raymond Brothers of ROC Nation Sports tells ESPN. – 3:08 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The top of the West is beginning to stabilize in terms of seeding.
1. Denver – 24 losses
2. Memphis – 27
3. Sacramento – 29
4. Phoenix – 33
Seeds 5 thru 12 all have between 35 and 37 losses. That’s obviously a complete nightmare to figure out.
I do think 1 thru 4 are settling. – 2:54 PM
The top of the West is beginning to stabilize in terms of seeding.
1. Denver – 24 losses
2. Memphis – 27
3. Sacramento – 29
4. Phoenix – 33
Seeds 5 thru 12 all have between 35 and 37 losses. That’s obviously a complete nightmare to figure out.
I do think 1 thru 4 are settling. – 2:54 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
During the last home game, @Santi Aldama played 28 minutes and travelled 2.10 miles at an average of 4.13 MPH.
@FedEx | #FedExPlayerTracker pic.twitter.com/Zaf1gz4U8D – 2:15 PM
During the last home game, @Santi Aldama played 28 minutes and travelled 2.10 miles at an average of 4.13 MPH.
@FedEx | #FedExPlayerTracker pic.twitter.com/Zaf1gz4U8D – 2:15 PM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Is there a new main villain in the NBA? 😈
Most technical fouls the last four seasons:
▪️ 2022-23: Dillon Brooks (18)
▪️ 2021-22: Trae Young (19)
▪️ 2020-21: Dwight Howard (18)
▪️ 19-20: Russell Westbrook (16) pic.twitter.com/gIMPlfAE2o – 2:02 PM
Is there a new main villain in the NBA? 😈
Most technical fouls the last four seasons:
▪️ 2022-23: Dillon Brooks (18)
▪️ 2021-22: Trae Young (19)
▪️ 2020-21: Dwight Howard (18)
▪️ 19-20: Russell Westbrook (16) pic.twitter.com/gIMPlfAE2o – 2:02 PM



