The Memphis Grizzlies are playing a big Western Conference game against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The injury report includes several key players, b

Ja Morant (21.2 ppg) is getting closer to returning for the Grizzlies, but it appears that his shoulder sprain will keep him out for at least one more game tonight. Desmond Bane (16.7 ppg) is questionable with a sprained ankle, while reserves Marcus Smart (9.2 ppg) and Santi Aldama (13.0 ppg) are also on the mend.

Ja Morant might return from injury, and Rockets center Steven Adams will play in Memphis for the first time since the Grizzlies traded him last February.

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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.

The Houston Rockets play against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. The Houston Rockets are spending $6,750,940 per win while the Memphis Grizzlies are spending $7,112,679 per w

The Memphis Grizzlies are hosting the Houston Rockets in their second regular season matchup tonight. In their last encounter, the Rockets came away with the victory in their previous matchup, ending with a final score of 128-108.

The Memphis Grizzlies have only had Ja Morant for 20 of their 37 games so far this season. The Grizzlies are 14-6 in those games, which is a 57-win pace. Without Morant, Memphis is 10-7, good for a 48-win-pace.