The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t won since Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Memphis Grizzlies are rolling and the Los Angeles Lakers took it to the defending NBA champions. Here’s The Arizona Republic’s latest NBA power rankings with movement in the top 10.

Morant's availability will be a key factor, but there's much more that Memphis needs to improve on against Houston. Rockets center Alperen Şengünn had his way in the last matchup. A combination of Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jay Huff must improve on Monday.

HOUSTON — This was the third meeting of the season between the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies had lost both prior games, and they needed things to go differently.

Grizzlies game in Houston, the second game in four days between two of the top three teams in the NBA's Western Conference.

Southwest Division foes face one another when the Memphis Grizzlies (26-15) welcome in the Houston Rockets (27-13) at FedExForum, tipping off on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM ET. It's the fourth matchup between the teams this season.

Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey were among several players discussing how the Grizzlies have to adapt against playoff contenders.

The Memphis Grizzlies (25-14) and Houston Rockets (25-12) meet Monday at the Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's

The Rockets raised eyebrows around the league after sweeping a home and away back to back against the Cleveland Cavaliers last week.

The Grizzlies are currently 10-9 on the road with a point differential of +8, while the Rockets have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home.

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Alperen Sengun and the Rockets (-2.5) won last week as road favorites in Memphis, and the number has slightly risen for Monday’s rematch in Houston.

HOUSTON — This was the third meeting of the season between the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies had lost both prior games, and they needed things to go differently. They managed that for much of Monday's game. Ja Morant and Desmond ...