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The Memphis Grizzlies (25-49) take on the Houston Rockets (45-29) at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 PM EST. Memphis Grizzlies average 115.1 points per game while Houston Rockets put up 114.4 per contest. On the injury report for this matchup — Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Hendricks (Day-To-Day), Taj Gibson (Out), Ty Jerome (Out), Jaylen Wells (Out), Zach Edey (Out), Ja Morant (Out), Brandon Clarke (Out), Santi Aldama (Out), Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out), Kentavious Caldwell-pope (Out); Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out), Fred Vanvleet (Out). Follow this NBA game live on SportBusy for real-time scores, odds updates, and full box score coverage.
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Rosters & Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.0 | 9.7 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 11 | 4 | |
| 18.6 | 9.5 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 49 | 20 | |
| 22.3 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 4 | 3 | |
| 25.6 | 9.3 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 9 | 0 | |
| 19.9 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 37 | 9 | |
| 24.7 | 8.8 | 2.1 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 18 | 4 | |
The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Caldwell-Pope underwent surgery to address the misalignment of his right pinky finger and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. | 21.3 | 8.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 51 | 14 |
| 21.6 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 34 | 12 | |
| 19.8 | 7.3 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 8 | 0 | |
| 24.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | |
| 18.7 | 5.0 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 24 | 3 | |
Clarke needs additional time to recover from a right calf strain and has been ruled out for the rest of the 2025-26 season. | 10.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 |
Gibson (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. | 9.3 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 7 | 0 |
| 15.5 | 3.5 | 7.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | |
| 14.5 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 30 | 1 | |
| 17.7 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 11 | 2 | |
Jerome (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. | 22.6 | 19.7 | 2.8 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 15 | 15 |
The Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Morant is progressing in his recovery from a UCL sprain in his left elbow and recently received a platelet-rich plasma injection, though he'll miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. | 28.5 | 19.5 | 3.3 | 8.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 20 | 20 |
| 30.7 | 19.2 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 45 | 45 | |
Aldama will undergo a season-ending arthroscopic procedure and receive an orthobiologic injection to address discomfort in his right knee, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. | 27.9 | 14.0 | 6.7 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 43 | 11 |
The Grizzlies announced that Edey (ankle) underwent a procedure Tuesday to address lingering discomfort in his left elbow. | 25.8 | 13.6 | 11.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 11 | 11 |
| 26.0 | 13.3 | 6.1 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 56 | 41 | |
Wells (toe) underwent a successful procedure Tuesday to stabilize his right great toe. | 26.4 | 12.5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 69 | 69 |
| 21.3 | 12.0 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 50 | 23 | |
Pippen will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing a sesamoidectomy to address ongoing discomfort in his right big toe, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports Friday. | 21.2 | 11.4 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 10 | 6 |
| 23.6 | 11.3 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 45 | 25 | |
| 24.0 | 11.1 | 2.6 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 69 | 17 | |
Hendricks (finger) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Knicks. | 24.9 | 10.6 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 22 | 7 |
| 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 7 | 0 |
Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets FAQ
What time does Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets start?
The Memphis Grizzlies at Houston Rockets game is scheduled for 8:30 PM EST at Toyota Center.
Where is Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets being played?
This game is being played at Toyota Center.
How can I watch Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets live?
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What are the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets records?
Memphis Grizzlies: 25-49. Houston Rockets: 45-29. See the full team comparison above.
Who is injured for Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets?
Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Hendricks (Day-To-Day), Taj Gibson (Out), Ty Jerome (Out), Jaylen Wells (Out), Zach Edey (Out), Ja Morant (Out), Brandon Clarke (Out), Santi Aldama (Out), Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out), Kentavious Caldwell-pope (Out). Houston Rockets: Steven Adams (Out), Fred Vanvleet (Out). See the Rosters & Player Stats section above for full details, or check the NBA injury report for status updates.
What is the injury report for Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets?
The injury report for this game: Memphis Grizzlies has 10 players on the report — Taylor Hendricks (Day-To-Day), Taj Gibson (Out), Ty Jerome (Out), Jaylen Wells (Out), Zach Edey (Out), Ja Morant (Out), Brandon Clarke (Out), Santi Aldama (Out), Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out), Kentavious Caldwell-pope (Out). Houston Rockets has 2 players on the report — Steven Adams (Out), Fred Vanvleet (Out). Injury status is updated daily. View the full NBA injury report for return dates and details.