Time is winding down for the NBA regular season. With such little time remaining on the schedule, any mistake could be costly.
Tonight, the Memphis Grizzlies will look to gain a bigger lead on the 8th seed, as they battle the Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies enter tonight’s bout having lost their last three games. Memphis is also one game below .500.
As for their opponent, the Rockets sit happily in 4th place and have won their past four contests.
Current Odds Date & Time: February 26th, 2:30 P.M. (EST)
Online bookmaker SportsBetting has the O/U for tonight at 236 ½.
20-year-old rookie Ja Morant has taken the NBA by storm this season. On pace to be the rookie of the year, Morant averages 17.6 points per game. Morant (and the Grizzlies) have faced the Rockets twice this season, splitting the season series 1-1.
Of course, all eyes will be on Rockets’ superstar James Harden. Harden comes into tonight’s contest scoring 35.3 points per game. Harden has been on an offensive tear as of late. The veteran nearly scored 40 points in back-to-back contests in wins against the Knicks and Jazz.
When speaking of Houston’s offensive prowess, we can’t forget about Russell Westbrook. Westbrook has easily transitioned to Houston, scoring just under 30 points per game.
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As for the Grizzlies, they are looking forward to returning home. Tonight marks the fourth and final game of the Grizzlies’ road trip, where they have lost three games. Their last win came at home against the Sacramento Kings. Coincidentally, Memphis will play host to the Kings when they return home on February 28.
It’s a stacked deck, but can the Grizzlies overcome the odds? The Rockets are hot right now and Morant’s talent may not be enough to bring down Houston.
