Overview

• Jalen Green tied his career high with 42 points, shooting an efficient 13-of-18 from the field and 5-of-6 from beyond the arc.
• Green's decisive layup with 33.1 seconds left gave Houston a late lead, capping a 16-2 run to erase a 12-point deficit.
• Amen Thompson contributed six points during the run and sealed the win with two clutch free throws in the final seconds.
• Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 29 points but missed critical free throws late, while Desmond Bane added 25 points in the loss.
• The Rockets improved to 26-12 on the season and remain undefeated this year in games where Green scores 30 or more points.