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  • With Alperen Sengun sidelined, Rockets go ice cold late in blowing lead at Memphis


    The Rockets wrapped up a four-game road trip with Thursday’s disappointing 120-119 loss (box score) to the Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis. With All-Star center Alperen Sengun (left calf contusion) sidelined, Houston led by eight midway through the fourth quarter but couldn’t generate offense down the stretch, scoring just four points in the final six minutes.

    It was a potentially important battle in a race for the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference standings, though Houston (32-15) does have the tiebreaker over Memphis (32-16) thanks to winning the first three games of their four-game season series. Thursday’s game was the finale.

    With the Rockets up by a point and under 10 seconds to play, All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. fouled out Houston’s Dillon Brooks on a drive and hit two go-ahead free throws. Rockets veteran Fred VanVleet then misfired on his attempt at a potential winning 3-pointer.

    Key statistical lines included:

    • Jalen Green: 25 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; 5-of-10 on 3-pointers (50.0%), 4-of-5 on free throws (80.0%)

    • Steven Adams: 11 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists in 23 minutes; 4-of-9 shooting (44.4%)

    • Amen Thompson: 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, 4 assists; 7-of-15 shooting (46.7%), 7-of-9 on free throws (77.8%)

    • Dillon Brooks: 22 points, 9-of-17 shooting, 3-of-7 on 3-pointers (42.9%), 6 fouls

    • Tari Eason: 13 points, 12 rebounds; 6-of-12 shooting (50.0%)

    • Fred VanVleet: 13 points, 5 assists; 4-of-12 shooting (33.3%), 2-of-8 on 3-pointers (25.0%)

    • Desmond Bane (Grizzlies): 24 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists; 11-of-24 shooting (45.8%)

    • Jaren Jackson Jr. (Grizzlies): 21 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds; 7-of-15 shooting (46.7%), 6-of-7 on free throws (85.7%)

    • Luke Kennard (Grizzlies): 22 points, 2 steals; 9-of-15 shooting (60.0%), 3-of-6 on 3-pointers (50.0%)

    Thursday’s game was disjointed at times, with Sengun and Grizzlies star Ja Morant (shoulder) each sidelined by minor injuries. For Houston, Jabari Smith Jr. (left hand fracture) remains out of the lineup, as well.

    “We need to be able to put teams away when we have the lead,” said Green, via Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle. “We do a really good job with getting up and then somehow lose the lead. I don’t know if we get comfortable or just out there and they play harder than us.”

    Brooks pointed to excessive turnovers. While Houston only had 12 for the game (compared to 11 for Memphis), some of those came in key moments, including one by VanVleet with the Rockets holding a slim lead and just over a minute left to play.

    The Rockets had their four-game winning streak snapped with the loss, which finished their road trip at 3-1.

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    What’s Next

    The Rockets return home for what should be a favorable matchup on Saturday night versus the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets (15-33). Tipoff at Houston’s Toyota Center is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Central.

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    This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: In blowing lead at Memphis, Alperen Sengun-less Rockets go cold late



    The Houston Rockets faced a tough loss on Monday night as they blew a late lead against the Memphis Grizzlies, falling 115-112. With rising star Alperen Sengun sidelined due to injury, the Rockets struggled to maintain their momentum in the fourth quarter, ultimately allowing the Grizzlies to come from behind and secure the victory.

    Sengun, who has been a key player for the Rockets this season, was sorely missed as the team faltered down the stretch. Despite strong performances from Jalen Green and Christian Wood, the Rockets were unable to close out the game and secure the win.

    The loss serves as a reminder of the importance of depth and resilience in the NBA, as injuries can have a significant impact on a team’s performance. As the Rockets look to bounce back from this defeat, they will need to regroup and find ways to overcome adversity in order to continue their development as a young and promising squad.

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  • Dillon Brooks: Rockets ‘Crumbled’ vs. Grizzlies, ‘We Should Have Blew Them Out’ | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors


    MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 30: Dillon Brooks #9 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 30, 2025 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Grant Burke/NBAE via Getty Images)

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    It’s safe to say Dillon Brooks was not happy with the Houston Rockets’ performance in a 120-119 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.

    Brooks told reporters after the game the Rockets “crumbled” in blowing an eight-point lead in the final five minutes against the Grizzlies.

    “We should have blew them out,” Brooks said. “We just fell into their game and we just crumble every time. We just got to get stops, stop turning over the ball.”

    The Rockets led this game by as many as 11 points in the first half. They did take the lead early in the fourth quarter, but Houston stormed back to go ahead 115-107 with 6:18 remaining.

    Houston’s offense went scoreless for the next four minutes until Tari Eason’s layup with 2:21 left to play. The Grizzlies went on a 7-0 run in between to get within one point.

    It looked like the Rockets were going to hold on when Jalen Green made two of three free throws to make the score 119-114 with 1:54 remaining. Two quick buckets by the Grizzlies got them within one point.

    Brooks fouled Jaren Jackson Jr. with eight seconds left that allowed the Grizzlies forward to make two free throws to put his team ahead 120-119. Fred VanVleet did get a look from three for the win, but his attempt missed to end Houston’s four-game winning streak.

    The Grizzlies were able to win without Ja Morant, who sat out due to a shoulder injury. Their 120 points tied the fifth-most the Rockets have allowed in a game this season.

    There’s no shame in losing to a Memphis team that has the third-best record in the Western Conference (32-16). The Rockets (32-15) did miss an opportunity to put a little breathing room between themselves and the Grizzlies for the No. 2 seed.





    In a recent post-game interview, Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks didn’t hold back when discussing the Houston Rockets’ performance in their recent matchup. Brooks criticized the Rockets for “crumbling” in the game and expressed frustration that his team didn’t blow them out.

    Despite the Rockets being one of the worst teams in the league this season, the Grizzlies only managed to win by a narrow margin. Brooks was clearly disappointed with his team’s performance and expected a more dominant showing against the struggling Rockets.

    Fans of the Grizzlies will be eager to see if the team can bounce back from this lackluster performance and show more consistency in future games. Stay tuned for more updates on the Grizzlies’ season as they continue to push for a playoff spot.

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  • How did the NBA’s tallest player fare against the Houston Rockets? (Jan. 30)


    Zach Edey had an eventful night game when the Memphis Grizzlies took on the Houston Rockets and FedEx Forum on Thursday night in a vital Western Conference encounter.

    The Grizzlies (31-16) are hot on the heels of the Rockets (32-14) who were nursing a 4-game winning streak going into the game. Zach Edey wasted little time in making his presence felt as he nailed a turnaround hook one minute into the game from 8′ out. The NBA’s tallest player used all of his 7-foot-4 frame when he scored next, dunking emphatically with six minutes left in the first quarter. After recording two assists and two rebounds as well, he was subbed out with 03:28 left in the initial period.

    Edey was subbed in with 08:35 remaining before the half and did not make much of an impact on the box score. An errant pass and a personal foul later, he was subbed out again, with 04:11 still left on the game clock before the interval.

    Things did not get much better for Edey as he got into foul trouble early in third quarter and picked up his third personal foul after a brief tangle with Steven Adams. Shortly after he was denied at the rim. He returned late in the third and sank one of two free throws to take his overall points tally to five points.

    Zach Edey did not trouble the scorers in the fourth period as a the game wound down to a fascinating end. Down by eight points with six minutes remaining in the final period, the Grizzlies mounted a furious rally that ended with Jaren Jackson Jr. sinking two clutch free throws to win the game 120-119.

    Player Name Minutes Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Turnovers +/- Personal Fouls FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A
    Zach Edey 17:18 5 2 2 0 0 2 -2 4 2-4 0-1 1-2

    Zach Edey selected in NBA Rising Stars Game

    Zach Edey was one of 10 rookies named to the All-Star Weekend event, slated to be held in San Francisco Feb. 14 at the Chase Center followed by All-Star Saturday night on Feb. 15 and the All-Star Game on Feb. 16. Rising Stars will begin at 9 p.m. and be televised by TNT.

    Edey who was named two-time consensus national player of the year at Purdue will face off against sophomore Trayce Jackson-Davis who is also from his alma mater.

    The Canadian Center has impressed NBA fans and teammates alike in his first season, averaging 9.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game on highly efficient shooting. With his firm but fair nature of physical play, he has earned the trust of his teammate Ja Morant who recently lauded him for his protective abilities,

    NBA Rising Stars Rookies

    The other rookies joining Zach Edey include his teammate Jaylen Wells and fellow Rookie of the Year frontrunners Jaylen Wells and Yves Missi.

    Team Rookie Position
    Wizards Bub Carrington Guard
    Spurs Stephen Castle Wing
    Magic Tristan da Silva Forward
    Lakers Dalton Knecht Guard
    76ers Jared McCain Guard
    Pelicans Yves Missi Center
    Hawks Zaccharie Risacher Forward
    Wizards Alex Sarr Center
    Grizzlies Jaylen Wells Wing