The Postgame Cleanup is presented by ServiceMaster. In their final matchup of the regular season, the Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Houston Rockets 105-83 on Saturday night at FedExForum. The Grizzlies and Rockets split the season series 2-2, marking the fifth consecutive season the two teams have split the series.
Memphis struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on only seven of their 23 attempts (25.9 percent) while Houston outscored the Grizzlies from three-point range, making 18 of their 43 attempts (41.9 percent).
In his first start this season, Chandler Parsons finished with a team-high 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting. JaMychal Green and Marc Gasol also scored in double figures adding 15 points each.
The Grizzlies struggled to connect overall shooting only 36.0 percent from the field and were held to only 25.6 percent in the second half alone.
Four Rockets starters scored in double figures. James Harden led the way for Houston finishing with 29 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Clint Capela recorded his 11th double-double of the season with 17 points and 13 rebounds, Ryan Anderson also contributed 13 while Chris Paul put up 17 points in 24 minutes.
Next Game
The Grizzlies will take on the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night at 7 p.m. CT. Come out to FedExForum for all the action, tune in to FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners or listen on 92.9 FM ESPN.
Key Stats of the Night
- Houston knocked down 18 three-point attempts on 43 attempts (41.9 percent) while the Grizzlies hit just seven on 27 tries (25.9 percent).
- Memphis shot just 36.0 percent from the field overall and just 25.6 percent in the second half.
Key Runs of the Night
- Memphis used a 15-0 run to pull within two points (51-49) with 2:23 left in the second quarter, but Houston answered with an 8-0 run to reclaim a double-digit lead and entered halftime with a nine-point advantage (59-50).
- After the Grizzlies opened the final frame with a 6-0 run to cut the deficit to nine (83-72) with 10:16 remaining, Houston responded with a 16-4 run over the next 4:57 to push their lead up to 21, their largest of the game to that point.
Team Quotes
Player Notes
- Chandler Parsons scored a team-high 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting. In two home games against Houston this season, Parsons averaged 20.5 points and shot 16-of-20 (.800) from the field, including 7-of-10 (.700) from three-point range.
- JaMychal Green scored 15 points (6-8 FG) and grabbed six boards in his second game back from injury.
- Marc Gasol (15 points, nine rebounds) fell one rebound shy of his eighth double-double of the season.
- James Harden led the Rockets in scoring (29 points) and assists (seven) to go with five rebounds while shooting 6-of-12 from three-point range.
- Ryan Anderson (13 points) shot 10-of-16 from three-point range in his two games at FedExForum this season, including 3-of-5 tonight.
- Clint Capela (17 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks) recorded his 11th double-double of the season (fourth straight).