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Houston takes on Memphis following Thompson's 41-point game

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Memphis Grizzlies (25-55, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (51-30, fifth in the Western Conference) Houston; Sunday, 8:30 p. m.

EDT BOTTOM LINE: Houston takes on the Memphis Grizzlies after Amen Thompson scored 41 points in the Houston Rockets' 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets are 28-23 against Western Conference opponents. Houston leads the Western Conference in rebounding, averaging 47.

9 boards. Alperen Sengun paces the Rockets with 8. 9 rebounds.

The Grizzlies are 6-9 against the rest of the division. Memphis gives up 120. 5 points to opponents while being outscored by 5.

7 points per game. The Rockets average 11. 4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.