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Houston Rockets Demolish Memphis Grizzlies 124-109 in Statement Victory

The FedExForum crowd of 15,119 came expecting fireworks on November 5th, but what they witnessed was pure basketball artistry from the Houston Rockets.

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Rockets Rattle Past Grizzles 124-109

That makes five wins in a row after the two losses to start the season. Perhaps the Rockets weren’t doomed after all? In any case, in a game where Kevin Durant shot poorly, and Alperen Sengun merely had a good game, the Rockets won comfortably.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Three Takeaways As Houston Rockets Stomp The Grizzlies In Memphis

The Houston Rockets are now blazing after a slow season start. Winning momentum remains surging for the Rockets as they dominated the Memphis Grizzlies on the road with a 124-109 victory on Wednesday evening.

Amen Thompson News / Field Level Media / November 5

Rockets win 5th straight as Amen Thompson torches Grizzlies

Amen Thompson scored a season-high 28 points with 10 rebounds and Alperen Sengun added 20 points and 16 boards to lead Houston to its fifth straight win, a 124-109 victory over the host Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Rockets Rise in Latest NBA Power Rankings, With a Clear Top Newcomer

The Houston Rockets have the pieces to compete for a championship; it's just about honing that talent and taking advantage of opportunities. Through the first two weeks of the NBA season, they've done most of that.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

How Sustainable Is The Rockets' Offensive Excellence?

The Houston Rockets' hot shooting start has led to them becoming one of the league's best offensive teams. Every player has stepped up to contribute offensively, knocking down shots and playing aggressively to put opposing defenses on their heels.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Interesting Advanced Stats for the Houston Rockets Through Six Games

The Houston Rockets, after a 0-2 start in which they had a chance to win both games late, have righted the ship and are tied for the longest current win streak in the league.

Ja Morant News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Should the Rockets Be Monitoring Ja Morant Amid Grizzlies Tension?

The Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies are in two very different situations despite only being separated by two games in the Western Conference standings.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Houston Rockets' Big Questionable to Face Grizzlies

The Houston Rockets got off to a slow start in the 2025-26 regular season, but have since become one of the hottest teams in the association. Houston’s campaign started with back-to-back losses versus the Thunder and Pistons, but the Rockets have since ripped off four-straight wins using a combination of high-octane offense and surging defense.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Rockets' Kevin Durant Outlines Biggest Issue for Jayson Tatum in Achilles Recovery

Kevin Durant has become the go-to subject matter expert on torn Achilles injuries among NBA circles. Understandably, as he was the biggest superstar to suffer the injury at the time (2019) since Kobe Bryant suffered the same injury in 2013.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Rockets Take Major Leap in Latest Power Rankings

After falling in each of the first two games of the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets have reeled off four wins in a row, sitting fifth in the Western Conference.

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What to Watch for in Rockets vs Grizzlies Tonight

The Rockets are red hot, as they ride a four-game win streak going into their matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies this evening. On the other side of the court, the Grizzlies are a team currently dealing with several internal issues revolving around the relationship between star point guard Ja Morant and the coaching staff.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 5

Rockets Sneak Into NBA.com's Top Five in Latest Power Rankings

After a 0-2 start to the season, the Houston Rockets are (thankfully) back on track, having rattled off four straight wins to get to 4-2. Not that anyone

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 4

Rockets' Defense Finally Catching Up to Elite Offense

The NBA's 82-game season has led many to believe that one or two losses don't mean anything. The casual fan isn't watching every match, so why would anyone care about the Houston Rockets losing their first two games of the season?

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4