The Memphis Grizzlies narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 120-119 in an intense matchup that highlighted the competitiveness of the Western Conference. Despite being without star player Ja Morant, the Grizzlies managed to secure a victory against a Rockets team that had previously triumphed in their three earlier encounters. The game reached a tense climax with a controversial ending, as officials awarded Memphis a timeout that coach Taylor Jenkins did not signal for. Crew Chief Ben Taylor explained that the call stemmed from a miscommunication, leading to an inadvertent whistle and a subsequent side out for the Grizzlies.

Following this hard-fought win, Memphis will face the Milwaukee Bucks in an upcoming road game, aiming to build momentum after bouncing back from a recent loss.