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Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. Push Rockets Past Grizzlies
Durant scored 25 points and led a crucial 14-3 run in the fourth quarter; Houston ended a two-game losing streak while Memphis dealt with 10 injured players.
- On Friday, the Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 119-109 at FedExForum, snapping a two-game losing streak. Star forward Kevin Durant led the team with 25 points and 10 assists.
- Playing with 10 players on the injured list, the Grizzlies faced significant obstacles in their matchup against Houston. Memphis is limping toward the end of the regular season, hoping to improve its draft lottery position.
- Jabari Smith Jr. recorded 21 points and 16 rebounds to anchor Houston's offensive effort. The Rockets dominated the rebounding battle by 18 and shot 47% from the field overall.
- With the victory, the Rockets solidified their sixth-place standing in the Western Conference. Houston remains within one game of the Minnesota Timberwolves and holds a four-game lead over Phoenix.
- Grizzlies return to action Saturday, hosting the Chicago Bulls at home. The Rockets conclude their four-game road trip Sunday, facing the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Durant scored 25 points and leads fourth-quarter push as Rockets beat Grizzlies 119-109
Kevin Durant scored 25 points and led a fourth-quarter rally as the Houston Rockets pulled away from the Memphis Grizzlies with a 119-109 victory.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right3Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Center
Bias Distribution
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47% Center
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C 47%
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