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.