Led by Ja Morants 49 points (17-26 FG), four rebounds and eight assists, the Grizzlies defeated the Rockets, 129-122. Desmond Bane added 14 points, six rebounds and seven assists for the Grizzlies in the victory, while Jalen Green tallied 33 points, five rebounds and two assists for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Grizzlies improve to 2-0 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 0-2.