The Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 123 - 108, at Toyota Center on Saturday. In this potential playoff preview, the Rockets gave it to the Grizzlies in this blowout win. The third quarter is where Houston made their mark, as they outscored Memphis, 38 - 27, as the Grizzlies could n't get within 12 from there. Three-point shooting was the difference in the game, with the Rockets going 18 - of - 42 from long distance, while the Grizzlies hit just 8 - of - 28. Fastbreak points was key as well, with Houston winning that differential, 17 - 4. The Grizzlies (36 - 27) have struggled on offense all season and they simply could n't keep pace with the Rockets in this matchup. Mike Conley carried the load, as he tallied 23 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. JaMychal Green totaled 20 points and 10 rebounds. Marc Gasol contributed 17 points, four rebounds, seven assists, two steals and four blocks. Toney Douglas came off the bench and scored 12 points to go along with five rebound and five assists. Memphis will have a much easier task on Monday, when they host the Brooklyn Nets for their next game. The Rockets (44 - 19) have set fire to the league with their offense and abusing a Grizzlies defense like this shows just how dangerous they can be. James Harden continued his MVP form, collecting 33 points, seven rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. Clint Capela finished second on the team with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Eric Gordon was a huge spark off the bench, providing 18 points, two rebounds and two steals on 6 - of - 9 from three - point range. Patrick Beverley accumulated 12 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals. Houston will look to keep rolling on Monday in a road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.
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