NBA 2021 Live: Grizzlies vs Rockets Preview, Team News, Predicted Line-Ups and MEM vs HOU Dream11 Prediction. The Houston Rockets travel to the FedEx Forum for a road matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.
Where to watch Grizzlies vs Rockets game?
The Rockets (8-16) had a difficult start to the season, but have since won seven straight games. The Grizzlies (15-11) have won six of their previous seven games and are on a roll. Memphis is a big favorite to win this game at home. Every NBA team represents a distinct point of view.
If you have an NBA League Pass membership, you can watch the game on the NBA App, and it will also be broadcast nationally on TNT. Let’s take a look at the latest team news as well as our Dream11 predictions for the matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets.
Team news and injuries
Kevin Porter Jr. (left thigh contusion), Jalen Green (left hamstring strain), Danuel House Jr. (left ankle sprain), Usman Garuba (right thigh contusion), and John Wall (team decision) were all out from Friday’s game.
Ja Morant (left knee injury, health and safety protocols), Dillon Brooks (right knee soreness), Brandon Clarke (right knee soreness), Sam Merrill (left ankle sprain), and Ziaire Williams (left ankle sprain) are all out.
Grizzlies vs Rockets preview
On Thursday night, Jarvis Jackson Jr. scored 25 points, Desmond Bane added 23, and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-95. Memphis won for the sixth time in seven games, with Tyus Jones and De’Anthony Melton each scoring 12 points. After star Ja Morant suffered a left knee sprain over two weeks ago, the Grizzlies were expected to drop in the Western Conference standings.
The Houston Rockets have won seven consecutive games after opening the season with a dreadful 1-16 record. They beat the Brooklyn Nets 114-104 as 3.5-point home underdogs two nights ago. They’ll play the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night before heading out on the road to face the Grizzlies. During their current streak, the Rockets are shooting 48.8%, which is good for fourth-best in the NBA.
Grizzlies vs Rockets Head to Head record
The Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies have split their 103 regular-season games, with the Rockets winning 63 and the Grizzlies winning 40. The Grizzlies have won three of their previous five meetings with the Rockets.
Grizzlies vs Rockets Predicted Lineups
Houston Rockets
Point Guard – Eric Gordon, Shooting Guard -Armani Brooks, Small Forward – Garrison Mathews, Power Forward – Jae’Sean Tate, Center – Christian Wood
Memphis Grizzlies
Point Guard – Tyus Jones, Shooting Guard – Desmond Bane, Small Forward – Dillon Brooks, Power Forward – Jaren Jackson Jr., Center – Steven Adams
Grizzlies vs Rockets Dream11 Team
Point Guard – E. Gordon, T. Jones
Shooting Guard- A. Brooks, D. Bane
Small Forward – G. Mathews, D. Brooks
Power Forward – J. Jackson Jr.
Center – S. Adams
Disclaimer: The aforementioned Dream11 team and prediction are based on our own research and analysis. We do not guarantee any success on the selection of these players in your team.
