The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets, 115 - 109, at FedEx Forum on Friday. The Grizzlies (20 - 12) hold a reputation as one of the true grinding, defensive - minded squads in the NBA, and rightfully so. They checked in to Friday's showdown with the high - octane Rockets (22 - 9) second only to the Jazz in points allowed per game (97), while holding opponents to a 43 percent success rate from the field that also ranked them as second - best behind Utah. However, Memphis flashed the ability to give the scoreboard operator a workout Friday, as they broke out for a season - high 115 points to secure their 12th home victory of the season. Mike Conley, recently recovered from a serious back injury, led the way with 24 points, and the Grizzlies impressively shot 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from three - point range. On the defensive end, they were able to contain the prolific Rockets to 43 percent and 39 percent success rates, respectively. Houston was led by Ryan Anderson's season - high 31 points, which he supplemented with seven rebounds and two blocks. James Harden provided a modest 16 points while only taking 13 shot attempts, but served as a master facilitator, handing out 17 dimes. He also recorded seven rebounds and a steal, but turned the ball over a game - high nine times. Montrezl Harrell compiled 16 points and provided eight rebounds and an assist while drawing another start center. Patrick Beverley went for 13 points, six rebounds, an assist and two steals. Eric Gordon got his money's worth out of his 32 minutes on the floor, posting 17 points, four assists, two rebounds, a steal and a block while taking a whopping 16 of his 19 shot attempts fro three - point range. Conley complemented his aforementioned team - high scoring total with five assists, three rebounds and a steal. Marc Gasol was next with 16 points, five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and a steal. Tony Allen filled out the stat sheet with nine points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block. Chandler Parsons played a scant 15 minutes as he continues to build up his conditioning following a long absence, and he managed four points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal. Zach Randolph led the bench with 16 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Vince Carter (14 points) and James Ennis (13 points) were productive in reserve roles as well. The Rockets head back home to face the Phoenix Suns on Monday evening, while the Grizzlies head down to Central Florida for a date with the Orlando Magic on Monday night as well.
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