this article<\/a> from Yahoo Sports, a league-high 95.16% of the Grizzlies\u2019 payroll is sidelined.<\/p>\nJavon Small, a rookie guard out of West Virginia who has spent the season on a two-way contract, is the only available player remaining who played in the season opener.<\/p>\n
The effort was there in this final game, but with just seven available players, the outcome was inevitable.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t a wire-to-wire win for Houston, even if it felt like it watching from home. The Grizzlies did manage to hold a four-point lead for a few moments in the first quarter.<\/p>\n
There were eight lead changes in this matchup, all happening during the first quarter.<\/p>\n
The Rockets outscored the Grizzlies 32-26 in the first quarter, 34-19 in the second, 34-26 in the third, and 32-30 in the fourth.<\/p>\n
Houston beat out Memphis in almost every statistical category except one \u2013 both teams finished the game with 23 assists.<\/p>\n
The Rockets outrebounded the Grizzlies 64-37, beat them 62-48 in the paint, 34-6 in second chance points, and 16-14 in fast break points.<\/p>\n
By The Numbers:<\/p>\n
Five of the seven players who took the court for the Grizzlies scored in double figures.<\/p>\n
Dariq Whitehead led all scorers with 26 points on 11 of 21 overall shooting and 4 of 11 from beyond the arc, along with four rebounds and one assist.<\/p>\n
Rayan Rupert followed with 21 points while shooting 2 of 5 from beyond the arc and 8 of 15 overall, along with a team-high 12 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block.<\/p>\n
Jahmai Mashack added 11 points, one rebound, 11 assists, and two blocks.<\/p>\n
Both players from the second unit finished in double-figures as well:<\/p>\n
Javon Small scored 18 points on 7 of 19 overall shooting and 2 of 10 from three-point range, along with three rebounds, one assist, and two steals.<\/p>\n
Lucas Williamson added 15 points on 5 of 14 overall shooting and 3 of 10 from beyond the arc, along with six rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s Next for the Grizzlies?<\/p>\n
The 2026 NBA Draft lottery, which will determine the top four picks in the upcoming draft, is scheduled for May 10, 2026. <\/p>\n
The actual date for the 2026 NBA draft has yet to be announced.<\/p>\n
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The Grizzlies\u2019 injury report for their final game of the season. <\/p>\n