VanVleet finished with 22 points (8-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, four assists and four steals over 41 minutes during Thursday's 119-115 victory over the Grizzlies.

Ja Morant might return from injury, and Rockets center Steven Adams will play in Memphis for the first time since the Grizzlies traded him last February.

VanVleet (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against Memphis.

But Morant missed both his free throws. Fred VanVleet nailed two free throws in the final seconds and Memphis' Desmond Bane sunk a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the final score. “I feel like our ...

Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal break down the reason behind the Rockets' success, give props to coach Ime Udoka.

BOTTOM LINE: Houston visits Memphis trying to prolong its four ... 1.5 steals and 1.6 blocks for the Grizzlies. Fred VanVleet is averaging 14.9 points, six assists and 1.6 steals for the Rockets.

January 10 - Alperen Sengun collected 32 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, Jalen Green added 27 points and Fred VanVleet contributed 22 to lead the Houston Rockets past the Memphis Grizzlies ...

The Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 ... Houston stayed hot after the break, as they gained a 10-point lead. Fred VanVleet made two threes to give the Rockets a needed boost.

Alperen Sengun collected 32 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, Jalen Green added 27 points and Fred VanVleet contributed 22 to lead the Houston Rockets past the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 for their fifth straight road victory. Ja Morant paced the ...

Memphis Grizzlies (24-13, third in the Western Conference ... 1.5 steals and 1.6 blocks for the Grizzlies. Fred VanVleet is averaging 14.9 points, six assists and 1.6 steals for the Rockets. LAST 10 GAMES: Grizzlies: 6-4, averaging 125.7 points, 51.2 ...

With just over three seconds left and down by three, Grizzlies star guard Desmond Bane decided to chuck up a game-tying shot from well beyond the three-point line. With the game on the line, Bane drilled it, only to have the shot waved off because Jenkins called a timeout before the release.

The Rockets won a direct duel that allows them to strengthen their position in second place in the West.