In a highly anticipated matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets, both teams faced the challenge of playing without their star players, Ja Morant and Alperen Sengun. The tightly contested game culminated in a nail-biting finish, with the Grizzlies edging out the Rockets 120-119. The game's intensity was heightened by a controversial timeout call that denied Memphis an easy scoring opportunity late in the fourth quarter, sparking outrage among fans and coach Taylor Jenkins.

As the Grizzlies pushed for a last-minute score, Jaren Jackson Jr. made a pivotal defensive play against Fred VanVleet, leading to a fast break situation. However, the referees mistakenly enforced a timeout, claiming that Jenkins had requested one—a claim that he vehemently denied. This decision led to social media uproar, with fans expressing their frustration at the officiating and the detrimental impact on the game's outcome. Despite the setback, Memphis managed to secure victory, thanks to Jackson Jr.'s subsequent free throws.