“For people who haven’t been there, I for sure recommend it,” Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama said ... to fight for something.” Jaren Jackson Jr.’s education came from his mother ...

The Grizzlies knew they needed a win against the Rockets on Thursday after losing three times earlier this season. Here's how they pulled it off.

Jaren Jackson Jr. sank two free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 120-119 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday.

“For people who haven’t been there, I for sure recommend it,” Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama said ... He inspired young people to fight for something.” Jaren Jackson Jr.’s education came from his mother, Terri Carmichael Jackson, who supplied ...

Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied past the Houston Rockets 120-119 on Thursday night.

The Memphis Grizzlies narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 120-119, extending their winning streak despite missing Ja Morant. Desmond Bane led Memphis with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Houston's Jalen Green scored 25 points,

The Houston Rockets fell 120-119 to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies ended on a 13-4 run. Houston's offense started slow to begin the first quarter, but they amped it up to get a small two-point lead before Memphis tied it at 28.

Jaren Jackson Jr. was named a reserve for the NBA All-Star game next month. He was the only Grizzlies player who made it as Ja Morant was not selected

Santi Aldama, Zion Williamson and Herb Jones were also absent due to illness.

The Memphis Grizzlies won their fifth straight game after taking control in the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Santi Aldama is also having a career year as a 3-point shooter. The development of those players has taken the pressure off Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant. Jackson is shooting 33.6% on 3-pointers ...