The Memphis Grizzlies (2-0) look stay undefeated in their first of four matchups against the Houston Rockets (3-0).
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Golden State Warriors at home on Saturday night, improving to 2-0. Now, the Grizzlies look to make it 3-0 against a Houston Rockets team — without All-Star point guard Chris Paul — that’s also undefeated.
Matchup History
The Rockets and Grizzlies have played 88 regular season games against one another in franchise history. The Grizzlies have won only 33 of those 88, while the Rockets have dominated with 55 wins.
Last season, the Grizzlies and Rockets split the season series at 2-2, both teams getting the win on their home floor. This season, the Grizzlies will be on the road for the first time in 2017, and the test will be tough. However, the Grizzlies have shown that they can push the pace, and hang with the best teams in the league.
Current Outlook
The Rockets are one of the best in the league in terms of pace and the 3-point shot. If the Grizzlies let the Rockets get hot from deep early, it could be a long night for Memphis. Looking at the flip side, if Memphis gets Houston frustrated — similar to the Golden State game — the Grizzlies will have a chance to dominate this game from the tip. Remember, the Grizzlies bench unit has scored over 40 points in both games this season. The bench can come through, and win another game for the Grizzlies.
Key Matchups
Andrew Harrison vs. James Harden
Marc Gasol vs. Clint Capella
Grizzlies bench vs Rockets bench
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Game Info
WHO: Memphis Grizzlies @ Houston Rockets
WHERE: Toyota Center – Houston, TX
WHEN: 7:00 PM – CT
HOW TO WATCH: Fox Sports Southeast
HOW TO LISTEN: 92.9 ESPN – Memphis
BETTING ODDS: Houston (-7.5); Over/Under (212.5)