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Jalen Green Scores 42 as Rockets Defeat Grizzlies in Thrilling Comeback

Houston rallies from a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to secure a 120-118 victory, extending their winning streak to four games.

  • 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.
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