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Recap - Grizzlies Defeat Houston 130-125

Memphis got 37 points and 10 rebounds from Jaren Jackson Jr. en route to a 130-125 victory over Houston on Wednesday at FedExForum.

Memphis won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 232.0.

Desmond Bane had 20 points for Memphis and Ja Morant chipped in with 17 points. Tyus Jones had 7 assists for the Grizzlies, while Jaren Jackson Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

The Rockets got a 32-point performance from Jalen Green, who was supported by 31 points from KJ Martin. Kevin Porter Jr. had 10 assists in a losing cause for Houston, while Kevin Porter Jr. grabbed 10 rebounds.

The Grizzlies hit the break winning 75-64 before taking care of business in the second half.

Houston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-36.