Jalen Green scores 42 points as Houston Rockets defeat Memphis Grizzlies 120-118

The 2024/25 NBA regular season staged another focus game. The Houston Rockets, playing at home, defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 120-118 with goals from Jalen Green, Armen Thompson and Alperen Shin-kyung.

After the first quarter of this campaign, the Houston Rockets tried to find the feeling of scoring despite the poor rhythm, and relied on Jalen Green's 11 points to overtake. However, in the following time, the Memphis Grizzlies continued to break through the defense, and Ja Morant also hit two 3-pointers and led the Houston Rockets 30-23.

In the second quarter, the Memphis Grizzlies continued to attack and turned their lead into double digits after adjusting their status. Then, the Houston Rockets launched a highly efficient counterattack, and Jalen Green once again showed his excellent offensive power and contributed 11 points, but still fell behind with 57 to 60.

In the third quarter, the Houston Rockets got into the game, and Jalen Green contributed 10 points to help the team recover some points. However, Desmond Bane scored 15 points with a brilliant performance to help the Memphis Grizzlies fight back, and the Memphis Grizzlies continued to lead the Houston Rockets 92-87 in this quarter.

In the fourth quarter, the Memphis Grizzlies maintained their high-efficiency offensive organization, and Ja Morant scored 11 points for the team to expand their lead. Afterwards, the troubled Houston Rockets struggled to find space for a counterattack, and changed the situation through 12 points contributed by Amen Thompson.

In the end, the Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 120-118 at home and achieved a four-game winning streak.

According to the data, Jalen Green contributed 42 points and 4 assists for the Houston Rockets in this game, Amen Thompson scored 19 points and 4 assists, and Alperen Shin-kyung contributed 17 points and 5 assists.