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The Grizzlies (16-20), who will be on the second night of a back-to-back, have 10 rotation players on their injury report. Jaren Jackson Jr. (illness) is probable, while Ja Morant (right calf contusion), Vince Williams Jr. (left patelllar tendinitis) and Santi Aldama (right ankle soreness) are all questionable.
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is out due to a right calf contusion against the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 7 (7 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network). Morant was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Later, Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said that he would be a game-time decision.
Devin Booker's go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left lifted the Phoenix Suns past the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.
The sledding gets no easier tonight with a tough Rockets team playing host, who have won both prior matchups against the Suns. Phoenix is 21-14 on the season and have the West's seventh seed in their possession. Meanwhile, the Rockets are fifth at 21-11. They're 5-5 in their last ten games while the Suns are 7-3.
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Folks should expect a rock-fight in the tilt between two of the West’s more physical defensive teams and the game to be decided in the final plays.
The Suns will fly to Memphis encouraged by their fight against Kevin Durant and the Rockets but there was spice in the finish that will ruffle some feathers.
Rockets vs. Suns Jan 05 showdown features red-hot Houston pushing standings, inconsistent Phoenix seeking rebound, with where to watch live streaming and TV coverage worldwide.