The Grizzlies are one of the best home teams in the NBA, but the Rockets really gave it to them in the "Grind House". Shooting was the glaring difference, with Houston shooting 51 percent, while the Grizzlies could n't crack 37 percent. The Rockets also dominated the defensive rebounding battle, winning it, 40 - 27. Sam Dekker got his first start and scored a career - high 30 points on 12 - of - 19 shooting. James Harden was the catalyst though, accumulating 29 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and three steals. Eric Gordon came off the bench to provide 21 points, three rebounds and five assists. Marc Gasol did all he could for Memphis, leading the team with 32 points, five rebounds and three blocks, Mike Conley was second on the team, collecting 15 points four rebounds and six assists. The Grizzlies bench combined to go just 8 - of - 29 from the field, with all of them having a negative plus - minus.
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