Rockets Mauled by Grizzlies, 122-98, Lose 5th Straight
Eaten Alive. The B&B Show. Back at It.
This game was a one-sided contest, almost from the opening tip. Memphis led by 9 points after the first quarter, and won each period en route to dealing the Rockets a 122-98 blowout defeat. The loss is Houston’s fifth in a row, as the squad has yet another losing streak on their hands. Ja Morant’s absence from the game wasn’t a problem for the Grizzlies, as they had plenty of other players step up to do damage.
Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks led Memphis’ charge. Bane finished with 24 points, and Brooks added 20 points for the Grizz. Dennis Schroder led the Rockets in scoring with 17 points off the bench, in what was a quiet night for the team overall. They didn’t even pass the 100-point mark, rare in today’s high-scoring NBA. This wasn’t Houston’s night, as they were simply beaten by a far superior team. The afternoon start didn’t help either, as the Rockets rarely play games before nightfall.
Houston gets right back at it, as they close their home-stand with another game at Toyota Center on Monday night. The squad will host the Wizards, a far less dangerous opponent than Memphis. Hopefully the Rockets can secure a win and end the losing streak before they head back on the road.