HOUSTON — Coach Stephen Silas knew going into Sunday’s game that the Memphis Grizzlies were still a tough opponent in the absence of Ja Morant. And behind a 24-point performance from second-year guard Desmond Bane, Silas’ divination came true.
The Houston Rockets sustained a 122-98 loss to the Morant-less Grizzlies inside the Toyota Center. The Rockets extended their losing streak to five while ending their four-game regular-season series 1-3 against Memphis.
One of Silas’ concerns ahead of Houston’s matinee showdown was Memphs’ ability to dominate from the inside. The Grizzlies have averaged a league-best 58.