Rockets face the Grizzlies on 3-game win streak

Memphis Grizzlies (25-14, third in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (25-12, second in the Western Conference)

Houston; Monday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Houston is looking to keep its three-game win streak going when the Rockets take on Memphis.

The Rockets are 8-1 against opponents in the Southwest Division. Houston ranks fourth in the Western Conference with 34.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Alperen Sengun averaging 7.1.

The Grizzlies are 3-3 against opponents from the Southwest Division. Memphis leads the Western Conference scoring 123.0 points per game while shooting 48.2%.

The Rockets average 11.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.8 fewer makes per game than the Grizzlies give up (13.7). The Grizzlies score 15.9 more points per game (123.0) than the Rockets give up to opponents (107.1).

TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Green is scoring 20.4 points per game and averaging 4.5 rebounds for the Rockets.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.7 blocks for the Grizzlies.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 7-3, averaging 113.7 points, 48.0 rebounds, 19.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.9 points per game.

Grizzlies: 5-5, averaging 122.7 points, 50.1 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 9.1 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 121.3 points.

INJURIES: Rockets: Tari Eason: day to day (injury management), Jabari Smith Jr.: out (hand).

Grizzlies: Cam Spencer: out (thumb), Marcus Smart: out (finger), Vince Williams Jr.: out (ankle), GG Jackson II: out (foot ).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.