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The Grizzlies' struggles have coincided with internal issues. Star point guard Ja Morant voiced his displeasure with the coaching staff after an Oct. 31 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers, then he was suspended for a game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 2 for conduct detrimental to the team.
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Amen Thompson paces Houston Rockets past Memphis Grizzlies as winning streak hits five games
Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün both posted double-doubles as the Rockets got off to a fast start and cruised to a win in Memphis.
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Kevin Durant roasts Ja Morant’s father during Houston’s win at Memphis
Your son don’t wanna be here,” Kevin Durant told Tee Morant, father of Grizzlies star Ja Morant. “We know it’s your last weekend. Enjoy your time.”
Amen Thompson had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Alperen Sengun added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 124-109.
The Rockets list Steven Adams (left hip flexor tightness) and Jabari Smith Jr. (right ankle sprain) as questionable to play in Memphis. Fred VanVleet (ACL recovery), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle surgery recovery), Isaiah Crawford (G League) and Kevon Harris (G League) are out.