Desmond Bane led the Memphis Grizzlies with a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 21 points and made key free throws to secure a narrow 120-119 victory over the Houston Rockets. Luke Kennard also shined with 21 points, and Santi Aldama added 15 for Memphis, marking their sixth win in seven games. Jalen Green topped the Rockets with 25 points, supported by Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson with 22 and 21 points, respectively. This loss ended Houston's four-game winning streak.

Despite missing key players such as the All-Star Alperen Sengun for the Rockets and Ja Morant for the Grizzlies, both teams fought fiercely, with Houston initially building an 11-point lead through effective three-point shooting. However, Memphis managed to rally back in the closing moments, overcoming their previous three defeats to the Rockets this season.

Jaren Jackson Jr. powered the Memphis Grizzlies to a significant 139-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 15 of his 29 points in a stellar third quarter. Desmond Bane also made a notable contribution with 20 points and 14 assists, while Luke Kennard added 27 points, nailing 7 of 9 three-pointers. On the other hand, the Pelicans, led by Dejounte Murray with 26 points, struggled to maintain their halftime lead despite strong performances from Trey Murphy III and CJ McCollum, both netting 22 points each.

In a game that had the potential to highlight the top picks from the 2019 NBA draft, with Zion Williamson and Ja Morant sidelined due to conditioning and illness respectively, Memphis showed its depth by outscoring New Orleans 77-55 in the second half. The Pelicans initially relied on their backcourt to establish a 71-62 halftime lead, but could not hold on as Memphis surged ahead with a decisive 15-5 run to secure the win.

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The Memphis Grizzlies showcased their offensive prowess by overcoming the Charlotte Hornets 132-120, with Desmond Bane leading the charge with 24 points. Luke Kennard contributed significantly, netting 23 points highlighted by seven 3-pointers, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 22 points and Ja Morant orchestrated the play with 16 points and 13 assists. The Grizzlies dominated the first half, outscoring the Hornets 40-23 in the second quarter, building a lead as steep as 34 points during the game.

Charlotte's Mark Williams had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 38 points, with LaMelo Ball supporting with 22 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Despite their efforts, the Hornets' offensive struggles were evident as they shot only 42.9% from the field and committed 14 turnovers, leading to 21 points for Memphis. The game ended the Hornets' three-game winning streak and marked the Grizzlies' fourth consecutive victory.

Santi Aldama delivered an impressive performance, scoring a career-high 29 points as the Memphis Grizzlies trounced the San Antonio Spurs 140-112 on Friday night, marking the Spurs' largest defeat of the season. The Grizzlies showcased their depth even without Ja Morant, sidelined due to a foot injury. Desmond Bane contributed 22 points and 14 assists, while Jaylen Wells also scored 22 points. The victory allowed Memphis to sweep the two-game series in San Antonio where they have now claimed nine straight wins.

Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 21 points, supported by Stephon Castle's 20 and Victor Wembanyama's 19 points along with 12 rebounds. Memphis dominated the third quarter, outscoring San Antonio 40-22 and finishing the period with an 18-2 run, showcasing their offensive prowess. The Grizzlies have outscored the Spurs by a staggering 156-100 in the second halves of both games.