nba Game Recap
Recap - Grizzlies Defeat Houston 129-122
Memphis got 49 points from Ja Morant en route to a 129-122 victory over Houston on Friday at Toyota Center.
Memphis won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 230.5.
Memphis got 17 points from John Konchar and another 14 points from Desmond Bane. Ja Morant contributed 8 assists, while Steven Adams cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Houston got 33 points from Jalen Green in a losing cause and another 23 points from Alperen Sengun. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 4 assists for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun had 12 rebounds.
The Grizzlies hit the break losing 70-62 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Memphis as they grabbed 50 boards, while Houston only had 45
Memphis heads into a battle against the Mavericks. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.