The Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) will be monitoring seven players on the injury report, including Jaren Jackson Jr., ahead of their Thursday, January 9 matchup with the Houston Rockets (24-12) at FedExForum. The Rockets have listed two injured players. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET.
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Rockets vs. Grizzlies Game Info
- When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: SCHN and FDSSE
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Rockets' Injury Report
Rockets Injuries:
Jabari Smith Jr.: Out (Hand),
Tari Eason: Questionable (Injury Management)
Rockets' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 19.5 | 9.9 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Jalen Green | 21.0 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
| Fred VanVleet | 13.6 | 4.0 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Amen Thompson | 12.5 | 7.8 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Dillon Brooks | 13.2 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
Rockets Stats
- Houston outscores opponents by 6.1 points per game (scoring 112.9 per game to rank 13th in the league while allowing 106.8 per outing to rank third in the NBA) and has a +219 scoring differential overall.
- Jalen Green is 34th in the NBA with a team-high 20.3 points per game.
- Houston ranks first in the NBA at 48.9 rebounds per game. That's 5.5 more than the 43.4 its opponents average.
- Alperen Sengun tops the Rockets with 10.4 rebounds per game (11th in league play).
- Houston knocks down 11.9 three-pointers per game (26th in the league) compared to its opponents' 12.5. It shoots 32.8% from deep while its opponents hit 35.7% from long range.
- The Rockets' most prolific three-point shooter, Green, makes 2.7 per game (26th in the NBA).
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Grizzlies' Injury Report
Grizzlies Injuries:
Gregory Jackson: Out (Foot ),
Marcus Smart: Out (Finger),
Jaren Jackson Jr.: Questionable (Thigh),
Desmond Bane: Questionable (Ankle),
Santi Aldama: Questionable (Ankle),
Ja Morant: Questionable (Ac Joint),
Vince Williams Jr.: Out (Ankle)
Grizzlies' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 22.5 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Desmond Bane | 15.3 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Ja Morant | 13.0 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | 9.6 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| Santi Aldama | 9.4 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
Grizzlies Stats
- Memphis' +311 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.4 points per game) is a result of putting up 123.1 points per game (first in NBA) while giving up 114.7 per outing (21st in league).
- Jackson's 22.7 points per game leads the Grizzlies and ranks 25th in the NBA.
- Memphis prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 5.2 boards. It grabs 48.7 rebounds per game (second in league) compared to its opponents' 43.5.
- Santi Aldama tops the team with 7.3 rebounds per game (35th in league).
- Memphis knocks down 14.1 three-pointers per game (ninth-most in the league) compared to its opponents' 13.6. It shoots 36.9% from deep, and its opponents shoot 34.2%.
- The Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells sinks 1.9 three-pointers per game (74th in NBA), leading the team.