Through 3 Quarters
The Memphis Grizzlies own been anticipated to make a selection this one, and they’re staunch one quarter a long way flung from nice that expectation. After three quarters it be looking out more and more love their high-powered offense is staunch too noteworthy for the Houston Rockets as the Grizzlies lead 105-73.
Level guard Ja Morant has led the manner up to now for Memphis, as he has 22 choices and 6 assists alongside with six boards. A double-double would perhaps be Morant’s third in a row.
Houston has been counting on the performance of shrimp forward Jae’Sean Tate, who has 14 choices moreover 9 rebounds.
Right here is the most choices the Grizz has had but this season going into the fourth quarter.
Who’s Taking half in
Houston @ Memphis
Unusual Data: Houston 1-12; Memphis 6-7
What to Know
After a three-game homestand, the Houston Rockets will more than seemingly be on the side highway. The Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies will face off in a Southwest Division battle at 8 p.m. ET on Monday at FedExForum. Provided that both teams suffered a loss of their final game, they both own a little bit extra motivation heading into this contest.
Houston suffered a grim 115-89 defeat to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Taking pictures guard Jalen Green had a rather forgettable game, deciding on up four fouls and turning the ball over four situations en path to a 4-for-14, 12-level bear.
Meanwhile, Memphis ended up a trusty deal on the lend a hand of the Unusual Orleans Pelicans when they played this previous Saturday, shedding 112-101. A silver lining for the Grizz changed into the play of level guard Ja Morant, who nearly dropped a triple-double on 22 choices, ten dimes, and 9 boards.
The Rockets are the obvious underdogs, so they’re hoping it be the dimensions of the fight that determines this one. These sticking with them in opposition to the spread own guts, to connect it courteously, as the personnel has let down bettors of their previous three games.
Houston is now 1-12 whereas Memphis sits at 6-7. Two stats to raise an seek for on: Houston has allowed their opponents an sensible of 11.2 steals per game, the most in the league. To bear issues even worse for the Rockets, the Grizzlies grisly third in the league by manner of steals per game, with 9.85 on sensible. In totally different words, Houston will wish to work extra exhausting to handle the ball.
How To Stumble on
- When: Monday at 8 p.m. ET
- The attach: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: ATTSN Southwest
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Strive for free of payment. Regional restrictions may well seemingly put together.)
- Apply: CBS Sports App
- Mark Trace: $6.00
Odds
The Grizzlies are a immense 11.5-level accepted in opposition to the Rockets, in line with the most unusual NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a trusty feel for the highway for this one, as the sport opened with the Grizzlies as an 11-level accepted.
Over/Below: -110
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Sequence Historic previous
Houston own won 12 out of their final 22 games in opposition to Memphis.
- Mar 29, 2021 – Memphis 120 vs. Houston 110
- Feb 28, 2021 – Memphis 133 vs. Houston 84
- Feb 04, 2021 – Houston 115 vs. Memphis 103
- Feb 26, 2020 – Houston 140 vs. Memphis 112
- Jan 14, 2020 – Memphis 121 vs. Houston 110
- Nov 04, 2019 – Houston 107 vs. Memphis 100
- Mar 20, 2019 – Memphis 126 vs. Houston 125
- Jan 14, 2019 – Houston 112 vs. Memphis 94
- Dec 31, 2018 – Houston 113 vs. Memphis 101
- Dec 15, 2018 – Houston 105 vs. Memphis 97
- Nov 18, 2017 – Houston 105 vs. Memphis 83
- Nov 11, 2017 – Houston 111 vs. Memphis 96
- Oct 28, 2017 – Memphis 103 vs. Houston 89
- Oct 23, 2017 – Memphis 98 vs. Houston 90
- Mar 04, 2017 – Houston 123 vs. Memphis 108
- Jan 21, 2017 – Houston 119 vs. Memphis 95
- Jan 13, 2017 – Memphis 110 vs. Houston 105
- Dec 23, 2016 – Memphis 115 vs. Houston 109
- Mar 14, 2016 – Houston 130 vs. Memphis 81
- Jan 12, 2016 – Houston 107 vs. Memphis 91
- Nov 25, 2015 – Memphis 102 vs. Houston 93
- Nov 20, 2015 – Memphis 96 vs. Houston 84
Misery Document for Memphis
No Misery Knowledge
Misery Document for Houston
- Eric Gordon: Out (Groin)
- John Wall: Out (No longer Misery Linked)