After a gauntlet of a schedule over the last week or so for the Houston Rockets, they’ll take on a clearly inferior Memphis Grizzlies squad on Monday night. The Grizzlies really lacking an identity right now and could move on from point guard Ja Morant, who seemingly has one foot out of Memphis, imminently.
Barring an uncharacteristically cold shooting night from the Rockets or a dominant two-way showing from Grizzlies star big man Jaren Jackson Jr., Houston will balloon its current winning streak.
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Records, standing, and streaks
Jan 23, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) defends against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
At present, the Rockets have a 27-16 record, which puts them in the Western Conference standings’ fourth-place slot.
The Grizzlies are the owners of an 18-25 record and two-game losing streak, good enough for 11th in the Western Conference.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Jan 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) reacts to his basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Houston beat the Detroit Pistons (111-104) on the road.
Memphis lost to the New Orleans Pelicans (133-127) at home.
Injuries
Dec 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) walks off the court toward the locker room after getting injured playing against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
For Memphis, while the team hasn’t released its injury report just yet, floor general Ja Morant can already be ruled as a scratch for the game with an elbow injury. The Grizzlies announced recently that his status will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
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For Houston, Aaron Holiday (back spasms) is probable, Fred VanVleet (ACL repair) is out and Steven Adams (left ankle sprain) is out.
Probable starting lineups – Houston
Jan 18, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – Memphis
Jan 18, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shakes hands with fans courtside after leaving the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: Space City Home Network
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