Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets lifted off to yet another clutch mastery over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Green tied his career-high with 42 points as the Rockets overcame a 13-point deficit to frustrate the Memphis Grizzlies, 120-118, on Tuesday, January 14.
The @HoustonRockets came out on top in a Western Conference BATTLE 🚀
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 14, 2025
Trailing 116-115 in the final minute, the high-flying guard scored a clutch drive to give the lead back to Memphis at 117-116 with 33. 1 second left.
JALEN. FREAKIN. GREEN.
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 14, 2025
It was Green’s ninth career 40-point game as Houston rolled to fourth straight win and improved to 26-12.
Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 29 points in a disappointing loss as Memphis dropped to 25-15 with the loss.
The Grizzlies take on the Spurs (18-19) in San Antonio twice next, while the Rockets embark on a three-game road trip starting in Denver against the Nuggets (23-15).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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