Green ties career high with 42 points as Rockets rally for 120-118 victory over Grizzlies

Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant (12) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Houston.

Houston Rockets' Jalen Green (4) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant (12) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)


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HOUSTON — Jalen Green tied his career high with 42 points, capped by a layup that gave Houston the lead late, and the Rockets rallied for a 120-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies were down by four before Jaylen Wells made a 3-pointer followed by a steal and layup from Brandon Clarke that put them up 115-114 with just under a minute left. Green's layup put the Rockets on top 116-115 before a turnover by Ja Morant gave Houston the ball back. Amen Thompson was fouled and made two free throws with 8.1 seconds left to make it 118-115.

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