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.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 21, 2022

In this story:

The Houston Rockets (0-1) are returning to the friendly confines for the first time in six months to face their Southwest division rival Memphis Grizzlies (1-0).

The Rockets are hoping for a better result compared to their season-opening loss Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. While Jabari Smith Jr. shined in his NBA debut, and Kevin Porter Jr. played well after signing his contract extension, second-year pro Jalen Green struggled, managing just 16 points in the loss. Tonight, he'll try to bounce back against one of the league's best teams from a year ago.

The Grizzlies took the New York Knicks to overtime and won in their season opener on Wednesday. During the game, Ja Morant picked up where he left off from his breakout season last year, scoring a team-high 34 points while dishing out nine assists.

If the Rockets want to get in the win column for the first time this season, Green heating up and finding a way to minimize Morant's impact will be the two easiest ways to get it done.

Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight ...

Rockets vs. Hawks Broadcast Information

Date: Friday, Oct. 21
Time: 7 p.m.
TV Channel: AT&T SportsNet
Radio: 790 AM
Live Stream: League Pass

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Injury Report

Memphis Grizzlies

Dillon Brooks (left thigh soreness): DOUBTFUL
Ziaire Williams (right knee soreness): OUT
Jaren Jackson Jr. (foot surgery recovery): OUT
Danny Green (knee surgery recovery): OUT

Houston Rockets

Jae'Sean Tate (ankle sprain): OUT
TyTy Washington (knee sprain): OUT
Daishen Nix (lower back soreness): QUESTIONABLE

Grizzlies vs. Rockets Projected Starters

Memphis Grizzlies

Guard: Ja Morant
Guard: Desmond Bane
Forward: John Konchar
Forward: Santi Aldama
Center: Steven Adams

Houston Rockets

Guard: Kevin Porter Jr.
Guard: Jalen Green
Forward: Eric Gordon
Forward: Jabari Smith Jr.
Center: Bruno Fernando

You can follow Jeremy Brener on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

Want the latest in news and insider information on the Houston Rockets? Click here

Follow Inside the Rockets on Facebook here

Follow Inside the Rockets on Twitter @InsideRocketsFN

Published Oct 21, 2022

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.