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Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Memphis Grizzlies (7-3) visit the Houston Rockets (8-3) on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 8:30 PM ET, at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX. TV: DAZN MEM. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies.

NBAThursday, January 7, 2027

Memphis Grizzlies7-3

8:30 PM ETJan 7, 2027

Houston Rockets8-3

DateJan 7, 2027

Time8:30 PM ET

VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX

TVDAZN MEM

Team comparison

Memphis GrizzliesHouston Rockets

Points per game

117.9

115.5

Points allowed per game

110.8

106.4

7-3Record8-3

3rd in Southwest DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division

5-0Road record / home record5-1

WLLLWLast 5WLLWW

W1StreakW1

Team stats

Memphis GrizzliesHouston Rockets

W1StreakW1

Points Against

110.8

106.4

7-3Last Ten Games7-3

Points Per Game

117.9

115.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

48.3

44.5

Assists Per Game

26.5

27.0

Blocks Per Game

5.1

5.8

Steals Per Game

6.2

8.5

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.9

1.1

Total Turnovers Per Game

16.8

15.3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Memphis Grizzlies

Scotty Pippen Jr. G · Back - Soreness

Out

Quinten Post C · Head

Out

Richie Saunders G · Knee - Surgery

Out

Isaiah Stewart C · Knee - Bruise

Day-To-Day

Houston Rockets

Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain

Out

Recent form

Memphis GrizzliesWLLLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Toronto RaptorsW 118-102

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 97-128

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Indiana PacersL 103-107

Nov 2, 2026 · vs New Orleans PelicansL 134-135

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Sacramento KingsW 136-105

Houston RocketsWLLWW

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsW 110-100

Nov 7, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 99-102

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 107-117

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsW 109-93

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderW 119-98

Season series

Series starts 12/18

Apr 2, 2027MEM 0, HOU 0

Jan 18, 2027HOU 0, MEM 0

Jan 7, 2027MEM 0, HOU 0

Dec 18, 2026HOU 0, MEM 0

Team pages

Memphis Grizzlies
Schedule, roster and stats

Houston Rockets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets?

The game is on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at 8:30 PM ET at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

How can I watch Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets?

TV: DAZN MEM.

What are the records of the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets?

Memphis Grizzlies: 7-3. Houston Rockets: 8-3.

Who is injured for Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets?

Listed out or doubtful: Memphis Grizzlies: Scotty Pippen Jr., Quinten Post, Richie Saunders. Houston Rockets: Clint Capela, Steven Adams. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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