The Memphis Grizzlies are 0-3 against the Houston Rockets this season. Here's what needs to change for their Jan. 30 matchup.

Aldama (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets. An ankle sprain could cause Aldama to miss his seventh straight game Thursday, but the big man will have a chance to suit up in any event.

Memphis ranks second in the league with 35.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Santi Aldama averaging 5.7. The Rockets are 7-1 against the rest of the division. Houston is 3-3 in one-possession games. The 123.1 points per game the Grizzlies average are 16 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore, right, handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama ...

Ja Morant might return from injury, and Rockets center Steven Adams will play in Memphis for the first time since the Grizzlies traded him last February.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will return to the lineup Thursday against the Houston Rockets.Morant has missed the last five games due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. Forward Santi Aldama is also returning from a six-game absence caused by a sprained left ankle.

The Memphis Grizzlies fought back late in the fourth quarter but dropped Thursday's home game against the No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets.

Memphis ranks second in the league with 35.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Santi Aldama averaging 5.7. The Rockets are 7-1 against the rest of the division. Houston is 3-3 in one-possession ...