Rockets Look To Build On Four-Game Winning Streak
The Houston Rockets play host to the Memphis Grizzlies at Toyota Center on Wednesday evening.

The Rockets (37-20) have won eight of their last 10 games, including their last four in a row. This marks their second and final game of a home stand, as they look to build on two consecutive home wins and add to their 20-8 home record. Russell Westbrook did not play in the Rockets' most recent contest but is expected to be ready for action on Wednesday. Westbrook is averaging 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game. James Harden continues to fill the stat sheet, as he is averaging 33.5 points, 8.2 assists, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. Eric Gordon (knee) is listed as questionable for action. The Rockets average 118.6 points per game, which is second most in the league, but they average 21.5 assists per game, which is second fewest in the league. They attempt a league-high 44.1 three-pointers and make a league-high 15.5 threes per game.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies (28-29) are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have lost their last three in a row. This marks the fourth and final game of a road trip for the Grizzlies, as they look to get back on track and add to their 12-16 road record. Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies with 17.6 points, 6.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game. Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 14.4 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. Dillon Brooks has been in a bit of a slow patch lately, averaging 11.4 points on 31 percent shooting, over the last 10 games. The Grizzlies average 112.8 points per game but are giving up an average of 114.9 points against. The Grizzlies average a league-high 27.1 assists per game, and they are shooting an average of 47.2 percent from the field, which is sixth best in the league.
Posted on: 2/25/2020 7:52 PM