Grizzlies’ sixth straight win a combination of pace and grit
Ja Morant leads the way over Rockets and James Harden with 26 points and 8 assists
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) is defended by Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) charges Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives between Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and guards Ja Morant (12) and Dillon Brooks (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) grabs a rebound above Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) shoots between Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and guard De'Anthony Melton (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reacts after an assist in the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton, center left, knocks the ball away from Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) as Memphis forward Brandon Clarke (15) and guard Ja Morant (12) move for position during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis guard Ja Morant holds the ball while the Grizzlies run out the clock in an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant looks to pass the ball over Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) and guard Austin Rivers (25) Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) drives past Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedxForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) grabs the ball between forward Brandon Clarke (15) and Houston Rockets guards Ben McLemore (16) and James Harden (13) Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) drives against Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) dunks during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) is blocked on a shot by Memphis Grizzlies forward Solomon Hill (44), forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and guard Ja Morant (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) is defended by Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore (16) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) react in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Grizzlies close out the fourth quarter controlling James Harden and notching their sixth-straight victory, defeating the Houston Rockets.
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Memphis Grizzlies Houston Rockets NBA Ja Morant Dillon BrooksDon Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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