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Grizzlies vs. Rockets: Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets host the Memphis Grizzlies. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Feb 14, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Feb 14, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are back in action tonight as they take on the Memphis Grizzlies at the Toyota Center.

Things did not go the way the Rockets had hoped in the season opener, where they squandered a 16-point lead before falling just short to the Charlotte Hornets in a 110-105 loss.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies were able to come out on top in their first game of the season, a 126-124 high-scoring affair against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Now, the Rockets and Grizzlies meet up for their first matchup of four in this Southwest Division rivalry.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Broadcast Information

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Injury Report

Memphis Grizzlies

  • GG Jackson (OUT - foot)
  • Cam Spencer (OUT - ankle)
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. (QUESTIONABLE - hamstring)
  • Vince Williams Jr. (OUT - shin)
  • Luke Kennard (OUT - knee)

Houston Rockets

• Steven Adams (QUESTIONABLE - knee, calf)

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies

  • PG Ja Morant
  • SG Marcus Smart
  • SF Desmond Bane
  • PF Santi Aldama
  • C Zach Edey

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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