The Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 115-103.
The Rockets took control with a 26-4 run bridging the second and third quarters and led by as many as 25.
John Wall had 22 points (12 on 4 3-pointers) and 8 assists. Eric Gordon added 20 points (9 during a 14-0 run in the third quarter), and Christian Wood scored 17 points on 7 for 10 shooting.
For the Grizzlies, Desmond Bane scored 16 points on 5 for 8 shooting off the bench, and Dillon Brooks went 1 for 7 from 3. Tyus Jones had 13 points and 8 assists off the bench.
The Rockets shot 47.1% from the field and 42.2% from 3 to the Grizzlies’ 42.5% and 34.3%. The Grizzlies outscored the Rockets 24-7 on the fast break. The Rockets’ starters outscored the Grizzlies 40-15 in 13 minutes together.