Jaren Jackson Jr. sank two free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 120-119 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday.

The Memphis Grizzlies avoided a season sweep versus the Houston Rockets thanks to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s winning free throws.

The Houston Rockets fell 120-119 to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies ended on a 13-4 run. Houston's offense started slow ...

As has been the trend of late, Kennard will start due to the absence of Morant, with Desmond Bane embracing a bigger role in the playmaking department. Kennard is averaging 22.0 points, 5.0 assists ...