The Houston Rockets (0-1, 0-0 Home) get their home schedule underway at Toyota Center on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies (1-0, 0-0 Away).Memphis squeaked by the New York Knicks 115-112 in overtime at FedExForum on Wednesday. Ja Morant led the way with 34 points and nine assists. Houston lost on Wednesday at State Farm Arena, falling to the Atlanta Hawks 117-107. Kevin Porter Jr. had 21 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in the losing effort to lead the team. Memphis won three out of four games between the teams last season, including a 122-98 triumph in their last meeting at Toyota Center on March 20. Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 24 points and seven assists. Dennis Schroder had 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists in the losing effort. Morant averaged 27.4 points per game to lead the Grizzlies in scoring last season. Morant also dished 6.7 assists per game. Meanwhile, Steven Adams grabbed 10.0 rebounds. Christian Wood powered the Rockets’ offense last season, averaging 17.9 points per game. Jalen Green is the team’s highest scorer to come back from last season with Wood having moved to Dallas. Wood also averaged 10.1 rebounds per game, while Porter Jr. tallied 6.2 assists to lead the team. The Rockets have had success in the Grizzlies’ last 10 visits to Toyota Center, winning six.
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