Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left for the Grizzlies to finally beat the Rockets after losing the previous three meetings.

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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. ( More Sports News)

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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.

Jaren Jackson Jr. added 21 points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Nine of his 21 points came during the final quarter, including making a pair of free throws that gave Memphis the lead. Shortly before tip-off, Jackson Jr. was announced as one of the Western Conference All-Star reserves, his second all-star appearance.

After trailing for much of the fourth quarter, the Grizz were able to cut their deficit to 119–118. After the Memphis defense secured back-to-back stops, it looked for a second like swingman Jaylen Wells had a clear path to a go-ahead layup.

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.