Memphis Grizzlies @ Houston Rockets
Preseason
0-2, 0-2 Away
93
0-2, 0-2 Away
2-0, 1-0 Home
113
2-0, 1-0 Home
Harden leads Rockets over Memphis as Howard sits
HOUSTON -- James Harden scored 21 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 113-93 preseason victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.
The All-Star guard was 6 for 12 from the field and added four assists. Center Dwight Howard was held out with a bruised knee.
Second-year forward Terrence Jones scored 15 points, while University of Memphis product Tarik Black pulled down 15 rebounds and added 10 points.
Houston took a 27-point lead midway through the third quarter, then pulled away again after Memphis pulled within seven with 7:20 to play.
Jarnell Stokes led Memphis with 12 points. Zach Randolph played eight minutes for the Grizzlies, scoring two points.
Matchups
Game Information
Houston, TX
NBA TVCSN Houston
Referee:Mark Ayotte
Referee:Kevin Scott
Referee:Nick Buchert
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
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