Zach BacharContributor IJanuary 10, 2025
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2 of the leading 3 groups in the Western Conference took on Thursday night, with the Houston Rockets removing Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 at FedExForum.
Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
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The Grizzlies removed a 12-point deficit in the 4th quarter to track by one point with simply over one minute staying, however a jumper from Fred VanVleet pressed the Rockets' result in 3 and eventually showed to be the distinction in the win.
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
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Morant made his return after missing out on 5 video games due to a shoulder injury, however the star point player didn't reveal lots of indications of rust.
He scored a team-high 27 points on 9-22 shooting, striking among his 5 efforts from three-point area. Morant likewise tape-recorded 3 helps, 3 rebounds and one take in 29 minutes of action.
Fans applauded his efficiency.
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Was waiting on this variation of Ja Morant tonight. Now the garbage talk is going. He's feeling it.
GrizzbeHooping @GrizzHooping
Ja showing up
ks (24-13) @ks12memphis
this is the most aggressive i have actually seen Ja Morant play all season.
Matt Infield @Matt_Infield
Believe we're in for a really amusing 4th quarter from Ja Morant. He's been * very * aggressive getting to the rim because halftime. > Approximately 25 in his very first video game back in almost 2 weeks. Grizzlies track the Rockets 101-92 going to the last frame.
@Grizzfan77
This a “Ja Morant conserve us” video game
SNIP3D @SNIP3D_
Ja Morant returned and back at it once again bring that group
@TrellInterlude
Ja Morant is unbelievable
The Grizzlies had problem with ball security versus a difficult Rockets defense, devoting 19 turnovers while putting together simply 20 helps.
For Houston, Alperen Şengün ended up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and taking down 14 rebounds. He likewise dispensed 5 helps, shooting 12-20 from the field.
The Grizzlies dropped to 24-14 while the Rockets enhanced to 25-12, as Memphis fell 1.5 video games behind the No. 2 area in the West.
