Rockets Host Grizzlies in First of Back-to-Back
Ja Face of the League. Sneaky Second. Upsetting the Upstart.
The Rockets host arguably the next face of the NBA, emerging superstar Ja Morant, and the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Morant has been on fire lately, averaging over 37 points a game over the course of his last six games. The Grizz have snuck into the second spot in the West, leapfrogging the Warriors.
` If the Rockets want any chance to pull the upset tonight, they need to play with energy on defense, and control their turnovers. Memphis is the new upstart-contenders. No one expected them to be this good this quickly, but they’ve improved as the season’s moved on, and been consistently near the top of the West for at least the past couple months.
After tonight’s game, Houston will travel to Miami to take on the Heat, the best team in the East. Sunday marks the beginning of arguably the toughest back-to-back remaining for the Rockets this season. The losing streak’s nearing record heights, as Houston’s dropped 12 games in a row. They’ll attempt to avoid unlucky loss number 13 in a row tonight.
Toyota Center: Houston, Texas
Jersey Colors:
Memphis Grizzlies (44-21): White
Houston Rockets (15-48): Red
Tip-Off: 6 PM CT
TV: AT&T Sportsnet SW, NBA League Pass