The Rockets defeated the Grizzlies, 117-104. Tari Eason recorded 25 points and 14 rebounds for the Rockets, with Jabari Smith Jr. adding 20 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Jaren Jackson Jr. tallied 44 points, seven rebounds, and four steals for the Grizzlies in the defeat. The Rockets improve to 12-9 in the regular season, while the Grizzlies fall to 6-17.