The Grizzlies and Rockets have been rivals for a few years now and this game had a playoff atmosphere to it. The Rockets took a 13 - point lead headed into the half, but the Grizzlies outscored them by 18 in the second half for a comeback win. Shooting killed Houston, as they hit just 40 percent of their shots and went just 10 - of - 41 from three - point range. Rebounding was a huge factor for the Grizzlies, as they won that battle, 45 - 31. Tony Allen was the player of the game, as he led Memphis with 22 points, four rebounds and three assists on 9 - of - 10 shooting. Mike Conley provided 17 points, six rebounds and nine assists. Marc Gasol collected 14 points, six rebounds and six assists, despite committing six turnovers. Zach Randolph recorded a 16 - point, 12 - rebound double - double. James Harden was the only Houston player with more than 13 points, as he accumulated 27, while also adding three rebounds and nine assists.
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