Morant's availability will be a key factor, but there's much more that Memphis needs to improve on against Houston. Rockets center Alperen Şengünn had his way in the last matchup. A combination of Zach Edey, Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jay Huff must improve on Monday.

Grizzlies superstar guard Ja Morant scored a team-high 29 points but attempted just nine shots in the second half and shot just 50% from the free throw line. Morant also had seven turnovers, including a crucial one late in the game.

Grizzlies game in Houston, the second game in four days between two of the top three teams in the NBA's Western Conference.