The Memphis Grizzlies are back at home trying to avoid a season sweep versus the Houston Rockets. Follow along for live updates.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and center Zach Edey on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (Brandon Dill/AP) The Grizzlies were sick of the Houston Rockets. This time, it was Memphis’ turn to celebrate.

Jaren Jackson Jr. added 21 points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Nine of his 21 points came during the final quarter, including making a pair of free throws that gave Memphis the lead. Shortly before tip-off, Jackson Jr. was announced as one of the Western Conference All-Star reserves, his second all-star appearance.

Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied past the Houston Rockets 120-119 on Thursday night. ( More Sports News)

Jaren Jackson Jr. sank two free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 120-119 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday.

While both teams were without their stars Ja Morant and Alperen Sengun, the Memphis Grizzlies played host to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The second a

In their third road game in four nights and playing without All-Star center Alperen Sengun, the Rockets ran out of steam late in Memphis.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. sank two free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 120-119 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday.

Houston falls 120-119 to Memphis in a close NBA game, sealed by Jaren Jackson Jr.'s crucial free throws. Ben and Joe recap the action from Thursday night.

Meanwhile, Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has been chosen for his first NBA All-Star Game as one of seven reserves from the Western Conference. Read more at straitstimes.com.