Grizzlies vs. Rockets: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report, More
Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets are back in town for their home opener at Toyota Center tonight, facing Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.
www.si.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage:
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The Rockets and Grizzlies have faced each other multiple times in 2025–2026, with notable recent matchups including a Rockets win in Memphis in November 2025 (124-109) and a January 2026 meeting where Houston won 108-99 in Houston.[1][2][5]
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In that November 2025 game, Amen Thompson led Houston with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Alperen Şengun added a big near-triple-double night; the Rockets improved to 5-2 that season.[1]
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The January 26, 2026 game in Houston featured a 108-99 Rockets win, with heavy contributions from Mehmet? (note: the provided summary mentions several Houston players like Cam Spencer, Amen Thompson, and Jaylen Wells among others) and serves as a recent indicator of Houston’s ability to lean on a young core in head-to-head matchups.[2]
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Broad context: Memphis has struggled at times this stretch against Houston, though both teams have multiple players capable of explosive scoring and playmaking. For fans looking for the most up-to-date head-to-head details, ESPN game recaps and CBS Sports previews from 2021–2026 show the evolving dynamics between these two teams in recent seasons.[3][4]
Would you like a quick, side-by-side recap of how these teams matched up in the latest two or three head-to-head games, or should I pull the very latest score updates and upcoming schedule details for their next meeting? If you want, I can also provide a short, readable stat comparison (points, rebounds, assists) from the most recent encounters.