The Rockets defeated the Grizzlies, 103-96. Dillon Brooks recorded 26 points and seven rebounds for the Rockets, with Fred VanVleet adding 16 points, eight assists, and six rebounds in the victory. Desmond Bane tallied 28 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists for the Grizzlies in the losing effort. The Rockets improve to 13-9 in the regular season, while the Grizzlies fall to 6-18.