Fourth timeβs the charm for Jaren Jackson Jr. and the gritty Memphis Grizzlies.
Jackson Jr. nailed the game-winning free throws with 8.1 seconds left, spearheading the Grizzliesβ first win over the Houston Rockets this season via a thrilling 120-119 escape for a fifth straight home win, Friday, January 31.
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β Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 31, 2025
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The former Defensive Player of the Year finished with 21 points on the same night he was named as an All-Star for the second time in his career. Memphis finally got the victory over Houston after falling in their first three meetings.
What a defensive stance from the @memgrizz...
β NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2025
They win a 1-point THRILLER at home!
Desmond Bane continued to flourish in his scoring playmaker role behind a 24-point, 12-assist double-double while Luke Kennard chipped in. Star guard Ja Morant missed the game due to a shoulder injury.
Jalen Green paced the Rockets with 25 points as Houston saw their four-game winning run ended. Big man Alperen Sengun, who got selected as an All-Star as a reserve for the first time in his career, did not play.
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β Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 31, 2025
The Rockets return home to host the Brooklyn Nets (15-33) while the Grizzlies travel to Milwaukee to battle the Bucks (26-19).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
