Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies – Preview, Tips and Odds

NBA

Houston Rockets

Final

122:129

Memphis Grizzlies

Highlights and Stats

Houston Rockets face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, 21st of October, 08:00 PM EST at Toyota Center (Houston). The Rockets began the new season with a loss and are currently sitting on the 13th place in the standings on West, having no wins and 1 loss and the Grizzlies are at the #8 position with a balance of 1-0.

Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies Head to Head

*Last game between teams from 03-20-2022

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Rockets	21	23	27	27	98
Memphis Grizzlies	30	26	28	38	122

Both teams last met in March, when Memphis Grizzlies recorded a 122-98 win over Houston Rockets on the road. The Rockets failed to deal with the talent of Desmond Bane and he concluded the game as his side’s MVP with 24 points, 7 assists and 5 boards. It was Dennis Schroder who contributed the most for Houston Rockets 17 pts, 4 assists and 4 boards. Memphis Grizzlies are boasting a better H2H balance across the last five matches against Houston Rockets, registering 4 victories, while losing only once in the process. Those five games ended with an average of 228.4 pts.
*Last 5 head-to-head games

Houston Rockets Form

*Last 10 Houston Rockets Games - 3:7

10-19-2022	10-14-2022	10-10-2022	10-07-2022	10-02-2022	04-10-2022	04-08-2022	04-05-2022	04-03-2022	04-01-2022
117:107@ Atlanta Hawks	114:122@ Indiana Pacers	118:110@ Miami Heat	116:100vs Toronto Raptors	134:96vs San Antonio Spurs	114:130vs Atlanta Hawks	117:115@ Toronto Raptors	118:105@ Brooklyn Nets	132:139vs Minnesota Timberwolves	117:122vs Sacramento Kings

The Rockets were outplayed and lost 117-107 against the Atlanta Hawks on the road on 10/19. Kevin Porter Jr. was Houston’s stand-out performer on the night and finished the game with 21 points, 7 dimes and 7 rebounds. As a team the Rockets finished the match averaging 42.9% field goals, 93.3% from the foul line and 25.7% three pointers. One of the key aspects in the Rockets’ defeat to the Hawks, was the turnovers, as Houston lost the ball 15 times, while their opponents 9. The franchise will come up against the Milwaukee Bucks in their next game, which is set for 10-22-2022.

Memphis Grizzlies Form

*Last 10 Memphis Grizzlies Games - 5:5

10-19-2022	10-13-2022	10-11-2022	10-07-2022	10-03-2022	05-13-2022	05-11-2022	05-09-2022	05-07-2022	05-03-2022
115:112vs New York Knicks	111:126@ Detroit Pistons	109:105@ Orlando Magic	108:111vs Miami Heat	109:97vs Orlando Magic	110:96@ Golden State Warriors	134:95vs Golden State Warriors	101:98@ Golden State Warriors	142:112@ Golden State Warriors	106:101vs Golden State Warriors

In their latest outing Memphis Grizzlies recorded a 115-112 win versus the New York Knicks, played on 10/19/2022 at home. Ja Morant was the leading scorer of the Grizzlies roster, dropping 34 points, grabbing 4 rebounds and delivering the final pass on 9 occasions. He was the engine driving his team to victory. 38.9% of his team’s field goal attempts hit the basket. Memphis also averaged 60.9% free throws and were below median with 34.0% 3-pts shooting on the night. Three of the Grizzlies starting line-up caught more than 10 rebounds. Their next showing will be against the Dallas Mavericks on 10/22/2022 when they will travel to American Airlines Center.

Game Details

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Houston Rockets	32	38	30	22	122
Memphis Grizzlies	26	36	33	34	129

Houston RocketsMemphis Grizzlies

• Score

  122

  129

• Field Goals Made

  44

  45

• Field Goals Attempts

  93

  98

• 3 pts Made

  16

  19

• 3 pts Attempts

  35

  42

• Free Throws Made

  18

  20

• Free Throws Attempts

  30

  29

• Rebounds Total

  45

  50

• Rebounds Offence

  13

  17

• Rebounds Defence

  32

  33

• Assists

  18

  26

• Steals

  4

  8

• Blocks

  6

  10

• Turnovers

  14

  12

• Personal Fouls

  22

  21

Player Ratings

Houston Rockets

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Eric Gordon	36	5	12	41.7	2	5	40.0	5	7	71.4	1	3	4	4	0	0	4	2	17	-6
Kevin Porter Jr.	35	6	16	37.5	4	8	50.0	2	4	50.0	2	3	5	4	0	0	3	4	18	-12
Jalen Green	35	13	21	61.9	4	5	80.0	3	4	75.0	0	5	5	2	1	0	2	1	33	-12
Jabari Smith	35	3	14	21.4	2	8	25.0	2	2	100.0	1	0	1	1	0	3	0	5	10	-31
Alperen Sengun	27	9	13	69.2	1	2	50.0	4	10	40.0	5	7	12	1	1	1	1	3	23	+13
Kenyon Martin Jr.	25	3	5	60.0	1	2	50.0	1	2	50.0	1	4	5	3	1	1	3	2	8	+12
Tari Eason	20	2	6	33.3	1	2	50.0	1	1	100.0	1	6	7	1	0	1	0	1	6	+11
Garrison Mathews	13	1	2	50.0	1	2	50.0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	+5
Bruno Fernando	12	2	3	66.7	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	4	2	1	0	1	3	4	-8
Josh Christopher	3	0	1	0.0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	-7

Memphis Grizzlies

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Desmond Bane	33	3	16	18.8	3	10	30.0	5	5	100.0	2	4	6	7	2	0	3	2	14	+2
Steven Adams	33	3	4	75.0	0	0	0	0	2	0.0	2	7	9	2	0	2	0	5	6	+23
Santi Aldama	31	3	11	27.3	0	3	0.0	2	4	50.0	4	5	9	3	1	3	1	1	8	+22
Ja Morant	31	17	26	65.4	5	6	83.3	10	13	76.9	3	1	4	8	1	2	3	2	49	+23
John Konchar	30	7	11	63.6	3	6	50.0	0	0	0	2	3	5	0	3	1	0	1	17	+13
David Roddy	23	3	6	50.0	2	5	40.0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	1	0	2	4	8	0
Tyus Jones	22	4	13	30.8	3	7	42.9	0	0	0	0	4	4	4	0	0	0	0	11	-11
Jake LaRavia	15	4	7	57.1	3	4	75.0	1	1	100.0	2	3	5	0	0	1	1	3	12	-4
Brandon Clarke	15	1	2	50.0	0	0	0	2	4	50.0	1	3	4	2	0	1	2	2	4	-16
Xavier Tillman	7	0	2	0.0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	-17