Grizzlies guard Bane missed the game against the Rockets due to injury, and Jackson shouldered the offensive burden and scored a career-high 44 points. However, the Grizzlies still lost 104-117 in the end, giving the Rockets an 11-game winning streak at home.
Bane is the Grizzlies' 11th player to miss this season due to injury. The good news is that Morant's suspension will end and he is scheduled to return to the team for the Dec. 20 game against the Pelicans.
Jackson scored 41 points against the Mavericks in the previous game, and today he scored 44 points against the Rockets, breaking a new career high, and only he and Morant in the history of the Grizzlies have scored more than 40 points in a single season. He said after the game, "I tried to make the game easier without changing too much. Even if you make a mistake, you don't have to change much, just find your teammates when you're trapped. 」
Rockets bench forward Eason had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Rockets bench group had a total of 58 pointsOn the other hand, the Grizzlies only scored 19 points, which became a watershed moment for victory and defeat. In this regard, Rockets coach Yudoka said, "The bench has been important for us in the last few games, and the energy and rhythm that these players bring is a good sign. We played loose at times, but they injected energy and helped us get back ahead. 」
2023-24 NBA season.