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Postgame Report: Grizzlies Defeated by Rockets 121-103 in Preseason Finale

Key Stat of the Night

  • Houston had 16 offensive rebounds while Memphis only grabbed three.

Key Run of the Night

  • Leading 22-19 with 2:06 remaining in the first quarter, Houston went on a 20-2 run over the next 4:51 to take a 21-point lead and would lead by as much as 27 in the first half.

Game Recap

The Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Houston Rockets to close out the preseason 121-103 Friday night at FedExForum.

Houston owned a sizable advantage on the glass, pulling down 16 offensive rebounds while Memphis had just three offensive boards.

The Rockets came out firing in the first half by shooting 14-26 (.538) from three-point range, making more than twice as many three-pointers (14) than two-pointers (six). The Rockets used a 20-4 run in the first and second quarters to lead by as much as 27 before Memphis went on a 20-4 run of their own to keep the game within reach.

Houston made the most of the Grizzlies’ miscues, scoring 31 points off of 15 turnovers. The Grizzlies shot well from the floor, going 36-for-70 (.514) and also recorded a preseason-best five blocks.

Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 18 points, matching a preseason high, on an efficient 7-of-9 (2-2 3PT) shooting. Mike Conley added 15 points. Wayne Selden Jr. scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter. Chandler Parsons finished with 12 points.

James Harden led all scorers with 23 points, while Chris Paul had a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists. Clint Capela also logged a double-double, scoring 12 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Eric Gordon added 12 points. Former Grizzlies forward James Ennis III and Carmelo Anthony had 11 points apiece. Gerald Green and Isaiah Hartenstein both scored 10.

Next Game

The Grizzlies will open the 2018-19 season on the road against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, October 17 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse at 6 p.m. CT. Tune into FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN to follow the action.

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Team Quotes

Player Notes

  • Jaren Jackson Jr., the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, led all Grizzlies scorers with 18 points on 7-of-9 (2-2 3P) shooting.
  • Wayne Selden Jr. scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter.
  • Mike Conley also scored 15 points while leading the team with six assists.
  • Chandler Parsons had 12 points, scoring double-digits for the third time this preseason.
  • James Ennis III scored 11 points for Houston.

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