Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets: Fast-break bursts met Houston paint points at FedExForum

The Memphis Grizzlies moved to 24-49 after a 119-109 result against the Houston Rockets, who went to 44-29, at FedExForum in Memphis.

First quarter

The Memphis Grizzlies opened with 30 points in the first quarter while the Houston Rockets put up 32 points.

The Grizzlies logged 11 steals in the game, and the Rockets finished with 9 steals.

Second quarter

The Grizzlies scored 19 points in the second quarter as the Rockets added 24 points.

Memphis finished with 28 assists, and Houston answered with 30 assists.

The Grizzlies committed 11 turnovers, and the Rockets had 14 turnovers.

Third quarter

Memphis generated 33 points in the third quarter while Houston produced 31 points.

The Grizzlies got 19 fast-break points on 18 fast-break attempts, and the Rockets posted 14 fast-break points on 10 fast-break attempts.

Memphis shot 89 percent at the free throw line, and Houston shot 73 percent at the free throw line.

Fourth quarter

The Grizzlies scored 27 points in the fourth quarter, and the Rockets closed with 32 points to secure the outcome, as detailed in this Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets match summary.

Houston won the rebounding battle 68-43, and the Rockets turned 21 offensive rebounds into 16 second-chance points.

The Grizzlies recorded 35 bench points, and the Rockets countered with 26 bench points.

Houston scored 62 points in the paint, and Memphis finished with 50 points in the paint, a split that shaped this Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets tactical recap.

Cam Spencer posted 11 points and 10 assists, GG Jackson scored 14 points, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper delivered 31 points in the Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets review.

The Rockets led for 38:56, and Memphis led for 7:32, which framed what went wrong for Memphis Grizzlies across the closing stretches.

The Grizzlies are scheduled to host the Chicago Bulls at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee on 3/28/2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, with broadcasts on CHSN and FDSSE.

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