The Houston Rockets go for a third straight win as they visit the Memphis Grizzlies ( 8 ET, NBA League Pass ). The Grizzlies (24-13) and Rockets (24-12) play the first of their three contests in January on Thursday. Entering Wednesday, Houston owns the fourth-best record in the league, while Memphis is tied for fifth-best.

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Memphis threatened late but Houston held on, defeated Memphis 119-115. Top Performers – Houston Alperen Sengun – 32 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists Jalen Green – 27 points, 2 rebounds, 4 3PM, 3 assists Fred VanVleet – 22 points,