Jay Huff has played like a top-15-level NBA big man while helping fuel the injury-ravaged Grizzlies run up the Western Conference standings.

Alperen Sengun collected 32 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, Jalen Green added 27 points and Fred VanVleet contributed 22 to lead the Houston Rockets past the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 for their fifth straight road victory.

Here's how Zach Edey fared in his 24th NBA game for the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Grizzlies Foundation will celebrate National Mentoring Month throughout January, hosting numerous events to highlight the importance of mentorship and recognize the people and organizations that dedicate their time to supporting the success of young Memphians.

Ja Morant (21.2 ppg) is getting closer to returning for the Grizzlies, but it appears that his shoulder sprain will keep him out for at least one more game tonight. Desmond Bane (16.7 ppg) is questionable with a sprained ankle, while reserves Marcus Smart (9.2 ppg) and Santi Aldama (13.0 ppg) are also on the mend.

With 27 points for the game on elite efficiency and 8 in the fourth quarter, Houston won at Memphis to extend its lead for the No. 2 seed in the West.

The Grizzlies were told by Jimmy Butler and his agent to not trade for him, according to a report from NBA insider Chris Haynes.

Memphis Grizzlies (24-14, third in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (20-17, seventh in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota heads into a matchup with Memphis as winners of three games in a row.

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the NBA’s most impressive teams this season. Despite missing key players for extended periods of time, including star poi

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