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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Friday December 15, 2023
Houston Rockets 103, Memphis Grizzlies 96 (Final)
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Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Herrington: Dillon Brooks returned in peak ‘villain’ form, and just maybe passed torch dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 1:16 AM
Herrington: Dillon Brooks returned in peak ‘villain’ form, and just maybe passed torch dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 1:16 AM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Dillon Brooks is determined to beat his former team 👀 pic.twitter.com/W8m7lIbX5D – 12:18 AM
Dillon Brooks is determined to beat his former team 👀 pic.twitter.com/W8m7lIbX5D – 12:18 AM


Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Thru 24 games last season, Sixers were 12-12 & coming off a 2OT loss @ HOU (Harden returning after month w/ foot injury).
They were 14th in net rating; 21st in offense, 4th in defense.
Thru 24 games this season, the Sixers are 17-7.
1st in net; 2nd in offense, 7th in defense. – 11:59 PM
Thru 24 games last season, Sixers were 12-12 & coming off a 2OT loss @ HOU (Harden returning after month w/ foot injury).
They were 14th in net rating; 21st in offense, 4th in defense.
Thru 24 games this season, the Sixers are 17-7.
1st in net; 2nd in offense, 7th in defense. – 11:59 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks’ happiness was Memphis’ agony tonight.
The Grizzlies’ frustrations are piling up. They’re sick of losing. It’s evident in the body language.
Can Ja Morant help recapture this teams joy? JJJ thinks so.
It must be first priority. dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 11:57 PM
Dillon Brooks’ happiness was Memphis’ agony tonight.
The Grizzlies’ frustrations are piling up. They’re sick of losing. It’s evident in the body language.
Can Ja Morant help recapture this teams joy? JJJ thinks so.
It must be first priority. dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 11:57 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Dillon Brooks said this was the perfect ending tonight: “I don’t want to lose to Memphis ever in my career. Regardless of how we get it, if I go get 20 or if I have zero points, I want to win every single time we play Memphis just to let them know they made a little mistake.” – 11:33 PM
Dillon Brooks said this was the perfect ending tonight: “I don’t want to lose to Memphis ever in my career. Regardless of how we get it, if I go get 20 or if I have zero points, I want to win every single time we play Memphis just to let them know they made a little mistake.” – 11:33 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Dillon Brooks after getting the W in his return to Memphis 👀 pic.twitter.com/B4jIdFio4Y – 11:31 PM
Dillon Brooks after getting the W in his return to Memphis 👀 pic.twitter.com/B4jIdFio4Y – 11:31 PM



Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
watch Dillon take OVER in the 2nd half 🍿 pic.twitter.com/aYsDq77a1T – 11:15 PM
watch Dillon take OVER in the 2nd half 🍿 pic.twitter.com/aYsDq77a1T – 11:15 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
28 points and 13 rebounds makes @DBane0625 tonight’s @IntlPaperCo Player of the Game. pic.twitter.com/2kE9SVDiHQ – 11:09 PM
28 points and 13 rebounds makes @DBane0625 tonight’s @IntlPaperCo Player of the Game. pic.twitter.com/2kE9SVDiHQ – 11:09 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
I asked Taylor Jenkins about the wings. Said he wanted to give Jake LaRavia more opportunities. Didn’t want to pull him 1 game after he hadn’t played in a long time.
Jenkins added that with losing Derrick Rose, he needed another guy to initiate offense, so Ziaire Williams. – 10:50 PM
I asked Taylor Jenkins about the wings. Said he wanted to give Jake LaRavia more opportunities. Didn’t want to pull him 1 game after he hadn’t played in a long time.
Jenkins added that with losing Derrick Rose, he needed another guy to initiate offense, so Ziaire Williams. – 10:50 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
DB put on a SHOW in Memphis! 😮💨
📊 26 PTS | 9 REB
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/6mMhiGOodN – 10:49 PM
DB put on a SHOW in Memphis! 😮💨
📊 26 PTS | 9 REB
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/6mMhiGOodN – 10:49 PM


Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
And here I thought this was the Dillon Brooks revenge game … pic.twitter.com/pUlYwfjDJS – 10:48 PM
And here I thought this was the Dillon Brooks revenge game … pic.twitter.com/pUlYwfjDJS – 10:48 PM


Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
That’s a bad loss for the Grizzlies. Symbolically and competitively. – 10:46 PM
That’s a bad loss for the Grizzlies. Symbolically and competitively. – 10:46 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
DILLON BROOKS BEATS THE GRIZZLIES IN HIS RETURN TO MEMPHIS 👀
Brooks scored 24 of his season-high 26 points in the second half 😳 pic.twitter.com/9qCF3I4qOK – 10:45 PM
DILLON BROOKS BEATS THE GRIZZLIES IN HIS RETURN TO MEMPHIS 👀
Brooks scored 24 of his season-high 26 points in the second half 😳 pic.twitter.com/9qCF3I4qOK – 10:45 PM



David Hardisty @clutchfans
Dillon Brooks on getting the win in Memphis: “It means a lot to me. I miss this place. I love playing here. The fans are great. It gives a little different type of juice.” – 10:34 PM
Dillon Brooks on getting the win in Memphis: “It means a lot to me. I miss this place. I love playing here. The fans are great. It gives a little different type of juice.” – 10:34 PM


David Hardisty @clutchfans
FINAL: #Rockets 103, Grizzlies 96. After a brutal start, Rockets use defense to get their 5th straight win as Dillon Brooks gets revenge on his old team with 26 points and a dagger three. – 10:31 PM
FINAL: #Rockets 103, Grizzlies 96. After a brutal start, Rockets use defense to get their 5th straight win as Dillon Brooks gets revenge on his old team with 26 points and a dagger three. – 10:31 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Final: Rockets 103 Grizzlies 96
This one will sting. The Grizzlies led for most of the first three quarters, then a former friend put the dagger in them. Dillon Brooks had 26 points and seven rebounds.
The Grizzlies are now 6-18. OKC next on Monday. – 10:31 PM
Final: Rockets 103 Grizzlies 96
This one will sting. The Grizzlies led for most of the first three quarters, then a former friend put the dagger in them. Dillon Brooks had 26 points and seven rebounds.
The Grizzlies are now 6-18. OKC next on Monday. – 10:31 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Dillon Brooks revenge game:
— 26 PTS (24 in the 2nd half)
— 7 REB
— Dagger three
3-0 against the Grizzlies. statmuse.com/nba/player/dil… – 10:31 PM
Dillon Brooks revenge game:
— 26 PTS (24 in the 2nd half)
— 7 REB
— Dagger three
3-0 against the Grizzlies. statmuse.com/nba/player/dil… – 10:31 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets will move to 9 games up on the Grizzlies in the loss column and they now own the tiebreaker. That is a lot of ground to make up – 10:30 PM
The Rockets will move to 9 games up on the Grizzlies in the loss column and they now own the tiebreaker. That is a lot of ground to make up – 10:30 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Let’s play a game.
Who can guess what Dillon Brooks is going to say in the postgame presser tonight? – 10:30 PM
Let’s play a game.
Who can guess what Dillon Brooks is going to say in the postgame presser tonight? – 10:30 PM

Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets will move to 9 games up on the Grizzlies in the loss column and they now own the tiebreaker – 10:29 PM
The Rockets will move to 9 games up on the Grizzlies in the loss column and they now own the tiebreaker – 10:29 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Dillon Brooks silencer over Bane!!! He had things to say after it went in.
Also: 24 points in 2nd half. – 10:27 PM
Dillon Brooks silencer over Bane!!! He had things to say after it went in.
Also: 24 points in 2nd half. – 10:27 PM


Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks just hit a big 3-pointer and he’s talking the talk now. Clutch. Grizzlies down five with 39.4 left. Brooks has 26 points. – 10:26 PM
Dillon Brooks just hit a big 3-pointer and he’s talking the talk now. Clutch. Grizzlies down five with 39.4 left. Brooks has 26 points. – 10:26 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Vince Williams just passed an open 3 to Roddy for a contested one, and then Brooks puts the dagger in the Grizzlies.
Unbelievable. – 10:25 PM
Vince Williams just passed an open 3 to Roddy for a contested one, and then Brooks puts the dagger in the Grizzlies.
Unbelievable. – 10:25 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
After what Grizzlies fans have been through this season, I think they’ll happily take ugly basketball if it’s fun basketball. – 10:24 PM
After what Grizzlies fans have been through this season, I think they’ll happily take ugly basketball if it’s fun basketball. – 10:24 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Jaren Jackson Jr. with the grown man finish. We’re tied at 94. This place is loud. Here we go – 10:24 PM
Jaren Jackson Jr. with the grown man finish. We’re tied at 94. This place is loud. Here we go – 10:24 PM


Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks getting straight line drives to the basket in the closing minutes.
Bane is running around like a mad man and the Rockets are selling out to stop him. A wreckage behind him, Jackson and Vince. – 10:20 PM
Dillon Brooks getting straight line drives to the basket in the closing minutes.
Bane is running around like a mad man and the Rockets are selling out to stop him. A wreckage behind him, Jackson and Vince. – 10:20 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks is dominating the Grizzlies right now. You can’t make this up. He has 23 points and just made a crucial basket to put the Rockets back up five points with 3:41 left. – 10:19 PM
Dillon Brooks is dominating the Grizzlies right now. You can’t make this up. He has 23 points and just made a crucial basket to put the Rockets back up five points with 3:41 left. – 10:19 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Desmond Bane was issued a technical foul after an exchange with Dillon Brooks 👀
(via @GrizzOnBally)
pic.twitter.com/JDB0EaUJNI – 10:18 PM
Desmond Bane was issued a technical foul after an exchange with Dillon Brooks 👀
(via @GrizzOnBally)
pic.twitter.com/JDB0EaUJNI – 10:18 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Grizzlies are picking up unnecessary fouls. Jaren just picked up his fifth foul with 5:27 left. He’s headed to the bench. Can’t afford to keep him their long. – 10:16 PM
Grizzlies are picking up unnecessary fouls. Jaren just picked up his fifth foul with 5:27 left. He’s headed to the bench. Can’t afford to keep him their long. – 10:16 PM


Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
A HOLIDAY CHASE DOWN BLOCK?! 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/xlvBjyL9GZ – 10:09 PM
A HOLIDAY CHASE DOWN BLOCK?! 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/xlvBjyL9GZ – 10:09 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Feels like JJJ hasn’t touched the ball since he came in the game. He’s one of two scoring options tonight. – 10:07 PM
Feels like JJJ hasn’t touched the ball since he came in the game. He’s one of two scoring options tonight. – 10:07 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
gotta have the shooter’s roll 🤷
pic.twitter.com/0C8a93C7Wn – 10:05 PM
gotta have the shooter’s roll 🤷


Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The Grizzlies got the switch, got Holliday on Bane, and then played two-man with Gilyard and LaRavia. Tough. Just tough. – 10:03 PM
The Grizzlies got the switch, got Holliday on Bane, and then played two-man with Gilyard and LaRavia. Tough. Just tough. – 10:03 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Back to back Brooks TOs followed by (surprise!) a Bane tech for talking shit to Dillon. – 10:03 PM
Back to back Brooks TOs followed by (surprise!) a Bane tech for talking shit to Dillon. – 10:03 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Desmond Bane just got a costly technical foul for trash-talking Dillon Brooks. Surprisingly, Brooks didn’t budge. – 10:02 PM
Desmond Bane just got a costly technical foul for trash-talking Dillon Brooks. Surprisingly, Brooks didn’t budge. – 10:02 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Bane forced the turnover on Brooks and gets in his face.
He’s hit with a tech. Emotions running a liiiiitle high right now. – 10:02 PM
Bane forced the turnover on Brooks and gets in his face.
He’s hit with a tech. Emotions running a liiiiitle high right now. – 10:02 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies down by 5.
Defensive rebounding and 3-point shooting (problems all season) are once again killing them. – 9:59 PM
Grizzlies down by 5.
Defensive rebounding and 3-point shooting (problems all season) are once again killing them. – 9:59 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
🔟 with the shot 🏹
@jabarismithjr pic.twitter.com/bx7meXn8Nq – 9:58 PM
🔟 with the shot 🏹
@jabarismithjr pic.twitter.com/bx7meXn8Nq – 9:58 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks is face-guarding Desmond Bane and denying everything. He’s making it hard for Memphis to get Bane the ball. Going to need either Jaren Jackson Jr. in soon or someone else to step up. The Grizzlies are down five with 10:16 left in the fourth – 9:58 PM
Dillon Brooks is face-guarding Desmond Bane and denying everything. He’s making it hard for Memphis to get Bane the ball. Going to need either Jaren Jackson Jr. in soon or someone else to step up. The Grizzlies are down five with 10:16 left in the fourth – 9:58 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Last time Anthony Davis didn’t play, the Lakers got blown out 128-94 at Houston
Tonight without AD, they fall 129-115 at San Antonio. – 9:57 PM
Last time Anthony Davis didn’t play, the Lakers got blown out 128-94 at Houston
Tonight without AD, they fall 129-115 at San Antonio. – 9:57 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Hustling back!
Rockets: 75
Grizzlies: 74 pic.twitter.com/1fHCuimETw – 9:56 PM
Hustling back!
Rockets: 75
Grizzlies: 74 pic.twitter.com/1fHCuimETw – 9:56 PM


Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
closing time. we trail by uno.
📺 @GrizzOnBally pic.twitter.com/wW5q9LBqQJ – 9:54 PM
closing time. we trail by uno.
📺 @GrizzOnBally pic.twitter.com/wW5q9LBqQJ – 9:54 PM


Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
DB knocking ’em down!
10 3rd quarter points 👏 pic.twitter.com/6Js794kylo – 9:54 PM
DB knocking ’em down!
10 3rd quarter points 👏 pic.twitter.com/6Js794kylo – 9:54 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
A fourth foul on Jackson and an unnecessary one. The Grizzlies trail for the first time tonight. – 9:49 PM
A fourth foul on Jackson and an unnecessary one. The Grizzlies trail for the first time tonight. – 9:49 PM


John Hollinger @johnhollinger
NBA rules favor the offense, but you’d never know that from this Rockets-Grizzlies game. – 9:48 PM
NBA rules favor the offense, but you’d never know that from this Rockets-Grizzlies game. – 9:48 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Dillon Brooks has scored 12 points in the third quarter. The Grizzlies lead is down to one. – 9:45 PM
Dillon Brooks has scored 12 points in the third quarter. The Grizzlies lead is down to one. – 9:45 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Eason and Sengun on the floor for the Rockets.
Brooks goes over to them: “I got Jaren.”
*Both teammates look at the players on the floor and realize there are no other bigs to defend*
Brooks repeats: “I got Jaren.”
*Udoka comes over and tells Brooks to guard Aldama* – 9:44 PM
Eason and Sengun on the floor for the Rockets.
Brooks goes over to them: “I got Jaren.”
*Both teammates look at the players on the floor and realize there are no other bigs to defend*
Brooks repeats: “I got Jaren.”
*Udoka comes over and tells Brooks to guard Aldama* – 9:44 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Jacob Gilyard just showed why he’s the all-time NCAA steals leader. Big-time play taking away two points on that transition play against Tari Eason. The refs said the ball went off of Gilyard’s hands, but the Grizzlies challenged it. Call overturned. – 9:42 PM
Jacob Gilyard just showed why he’s the all-time NCAA steals leader. Big-time play taking away two points on that transition play against Tari Eason. The refs said the ball went off of Gilyard’s hands, but the Grizzlies challenged it. Call overturned. – 9:42 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Oof, Vince Williams dove all out straight into VanVleet’s planted left leg. Looks like Fred survived okay. – 9:39 PM
Oof, Vince Williams dove all out straight into VanVleet’s planted left leg. Looks like Fred survived okay. – 9:39 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Houston closing the gap while Bane and Jackson are on the floor is not a positive development for Memphis.
Bench is really going to have to step up. – 9:31 PM
Houston closing the gap while Bane and Jackson are on the floor is not a positive development for Memphis.
Bench is really going to have to step up. – 9:31 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Dillon Brooks is trying to set up a heck of a storyline in this third quarter.
Desmond Bane wants no part of it. – 9:30 PM
Dillon Brooks is trying to set up a heck of a storyline in this third quarter.
Desmond Bane wants no part of it. – 9:30 PM



Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
dime and a dunk 👏
@jabarismithjr | @alperennsengun pic.twitter.com/IPEy5DbHat – 9:09 PM
dime and a dunk 👏
@jabarismithjr | @alperennsengun pic.twitter.com/IPEy5DbHat – 9:09 PM


Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
tough block 🤝 tough bucket
@jabarismithjr | @JalenGreen pic.twitter.com/s5yoKBEIIM – 9:08 PM
tough block 🤝 tough bucket
@jabarismithjr | @JalenGreen pic.twitter.com/s5yoKBEIIM – 9:08 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Flagrant one foul on Jabari Smith Jr., two shots and the ball for Memphis – 9:05 PM
Flagrant one foul on Jabari Smith Jr., two shots and the ball for Memphis – 9:05 PM


David Hardisty @clutchfans
Aldama hooks Jabari’s arm and Jabari responds with a two-hand shove pic.twitter.com/kn5g1CxCGz – 9:04 PM
Aldama hooks Jabari’s arm and Jabari responds with a two-hand shove pic.twitter.com/kn5g1CxCGz – 9:04 PM


Memphis Grizzlies PR @GrizzliesPR
Derrick Rose (LT Hamstring Soreness) will not return tonight vs Houston. – 8:57 PM
Derrick Rose (LT Hamstring Soreness) will not return tonight vs Houston. – 8:57 PM



Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
he’s just a HUSTLER 😤
@TAR13ASON pic.twitter.com/iFQuIgOl0z – 8:53 PM
he’s just a HUSTLER 😤
@TAR13ASON pic.twitter.com/iFQuIgOl0z – 8:53 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Tom Thiobdeau was on the Houston Rockets coaching staff when the 7SOL Suns took the league by storm and described it as “impossible” to stop. Lit up talking about Shawn Marion, who he said Phoenix never ran much for but Marion still greatly impacted the game in so many ways. – 8:52 PM
Tom Thiobdeau was on the Houston Rockets coaching staff when the 7SOL Suns took the league by storm and described it as “impossible” to stop. Lit up talking about Shawn Marion, who he said Phoenix never ran much for but Marion still greatly impacted the game in so many ways. – 8:52 PM

Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Jaren against the Rockets front line pic.twitter.com/Ti4USotkxn – 8:51 PM
Jaren against the Rockets front line pic.twitter.com/Ti4USotkxn – 8:51 PM


Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
when trip see a smaller defender on him: pic.twitter.com/glnmoxqHJY – 8:49 PM
when trip see a smaller defender on him: pic.twitter.com/glnmoxqHJY – 8:49 PM



Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
David Roddy x Reggie Bullock =🐍🎅🏽
A true Sneakerhead moment 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/MQG7Wxqgh5 – 8:45 PM
David Roddy x Reggie Bullock =🐍🎅🏽
A true Sneakerhead moment 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/MQG7Wxqgh5 – 8:45 PM


Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Tari ended the quarter with some nice moves 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/yamw0smkkk – 8:40 PM
Tari ended the quarter with some nice moves 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/yamw0smkkk – 8:40 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
we lead 29-14 after uno.
📺 @GrizzOnBally pic.twitter.com/BJv1JGaPgv – 8:37 PM
we lead 29-14 after uno.
📺 @GrizzOnBally pic.twitter.com/BJv1JGaPgv – 8:37 PM



Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Grizzlies dominated the first quarter, and it’s no coincidence this happened when Vince Williams Jr. joined the startling lineup.
He had eight points three assists and two rebounds in the first quarter. Knocked down two 3-pointers. The 3&D guy is already on the roster. – 8:35 PM
The Grizzlies dominated the first quarter, and it’s no coincidence this happened when Vince Williams Jr. joined the startling lineup.
He had eight points three assists and two rebounds in the first quarter. Knocked down two 3-pointers. The 3&D guy is already on the roster. – 8:35 PM




Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Grizzlies are playing ball right now. Timeout Houston. Grizzlies leading 23-8 with 3:51 left in the first quarter. Seven assists on 10 made baskets and 55.6% shooting with impressive defense. That will play. – 8:25 PM
The Grizzlies are playing ball right now. Timeout Houston. Grizzlies leading 23-8 with 3:51 left in the first quarter. Seven assists on 10 made baskets and 55.6% shooting with impressive defense. That will play. – 8:25 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Grizzlies spent a year-plus toggling between three dudes who couldn’t play and then found VW just sitting there in the attic – 8:22 PM
Grizzlies spent a year-plus toggling between three dudes who couldn’t play and then found VW just sitting there in the attic – 8:22 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Welcome back video plays for Dillon Brooks. Crowd gives him a standing ovation and he salutes back. pic.twitter.com/oFcrwEonLj – 8:22 PM
Welcome back video plays for Dillon Brooks. Crowd gives him a standing ovation and he salutes back. pic.twitter.com/oFcrwEonLj – 8:22 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Tony Allen’s Memphis return game was Dillon Brooks’ debut. Dillon Brooks’ Memphis return game is Vince Williams Jr.’s first (real) start. Torch passing times two? – 8:20 PM
Tony Allen’s Memphis return game was Dillon Brooks’ debut. Dillon Brooks’ Memphis return game is Vince Williams Jr.’s first (real) start. Torch passing times two? – 8:20 PM


Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies out to a 14-5 lead.
JJJ is screaming on the defense end.
“LETS GO! COME ON!” – 8:16 PM
Grizzlies out to a 14-5 lead.
JJJ is screaming on the defense end.
“LETS GO! COME ON!” – 8:16 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
13 needs to touch the ball as much as possible tonight. Houston still can’t defend him. – 8:14 PM
13 needs to touch the ball as much as possible tonight. Houston still can’t defend him. – 8:14 PM


Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Vince Williams Jr. with his second career start and first “real” one. (The other was the empty-the-roster Game 82 last season.) – 8:09 PM
Vince Williams Jr. with his second career start and first “real” one. (The other was the empty-the-roster Game 82 last season.) – 8:09 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Good note from @PetePranica in Grizzlies pre-game: Dillon Brooks was technically drafted by Rockets. We finished the deal while Rockets were on the clock with their pick, acquiring him for a future 2nd immediately after draft ended. – 8:08 PM
Good note from @PetePranica in Grizzlies pre-game: Dillon Brooks was technically drafted by Rockets. We finished the deal while Rockets were on the clock with their pick, acquiring him for a future 2nd immediately after draft ended. – 8:08 PM


Clay Bailey @claybailey9
The Memphis crowd cheered the introduction of Dillon Brooks. They ignored @ChrisHerrington ‘s suggestion. – 8:07 PM
The Memphis crowd cheered the introduction of Dillon Brooks. They ignored @ChrisHerrington ‘s suggestion. – 8:07 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Reaction to Dillon Brooks in intros was mix of boos and cheers, but mostly just loud. I choose to believe the boos were in the spirit of cheering. – 8:06 PM
Reaction to Dillon Brooks in intros was mix of boos and cheers, but mostly just loud. I choose to believe the boos were in the spirit of cheering. – 8:06 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Definitely more cheers than boos for Dillon Brooks inside FedExForum as he’s introduced with the Houston Rockets starters in his first game back in Memphis. – 8:06 PM
Definitely more cheers than boos for Dillon Brooks inside FedExForum as he’s introduced with the Houston Rockets starters in his first game back in Memphis. – 8:06 PM

Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Dillon Brooks walked over to the Grizzlies side of the court for his trademark pregame staredown. pic.twitter.com/UgUD7ePk2R – 8:05 PM
Dillon Brooks walked over to the Grizzlies side of the court for his trademark pregame staredown. pic.twitter.com/UgUD7ePk2R – 8:05 PM

Kane Pitman @KanePitman
NBA top 5 under 25…
It’s not until you think about this, you understand how deep the rising talent is in the league right now. I also finished with a question, as Ja Morant prepares for a return, his best is clearly in this list so where would he be?
📺 Nothing But Net pic.twitter.com/2Z9F36SpOU – 8:02 PM
NBA top 5 under 25…
It’s not until you think about this, you understand how deep the rising talent is in the league right now. I also finished with a question, as Ja Morant prepares for a return, his best is clearly in this list so where would he be?
📺 Nothing But Net pic.twitter.com/2Z9F36SpOU – 8:02 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ziaire Williams pretended to block Dillon Brooks’ shot while running out for warmups in a totally joking way.
Dillon didn’t react at all. Stone face. No laugh, nothing. – 7:49 PM
Ziaire Williams pretended to block Dillon Brooks’ shot while running out for warmups in a totally joking way.
Dillon didn’t react at all. Stone face. No laugh, nothing. – 7:49 PM



Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
you hear it 😂😂
@OrthoSouth_ x @DBane0625 pic.twitter.com/c8gesZ267W – 7:30 PM
you hear it 😂😂
@OrthoSouth_ x @DBane0625 pic.twitter.com/c8gesZ267W – 7:30 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
fresh off 44
@OrthoSouth_ x @jarenjacksonjr pic.twitter.com/w1qVaxtfaO – 7:21 PM
fresh off 44
@OrthoSouth_ x @jarenjacksonjr pic.twitter.com/w1qVaxtfaO – 7:21 PM


Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
Come thru and check out the Rhythm and Roses collection by @prepcurry tonight.
191 Collabs presented by @Hennessy pic.twitter.com/ScfbJuMFfC – 7:05 PM
Come thru and check out the Rhythm and Roses collection by @prepcurry tonight.
191 Collabs presented by @Hennessy pic.twitter.com/ScfbJuMFfC – 7:05 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Taylor Jenkins said he hopes Dillon Brooks gets a good reception tonight in Memphis. He noted that Brooks poured a lot of time and effort into this franchise and community. – 6:24 PM
Taylor Jenkins said he hopes Dillon Brooks gets a good reception tonight in Memphis. He noted that Brooks poured a lot of time and effort into this franchise and community. – 6:24 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Taylor Jenkins said he anticipates Desmond Bane being available today. – 6:18 PM
Taylor Jenkins said he anticipates Desmond Bane being available today. – 6:18 PM

Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Taylor Jenkins says Desmond Bane is expected to play tonight. – 6:18 PM
Taylor Jenkins says Desmond Bane is expected to play tonight. – 6:18 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Taylor Jenkins said he expects Desmond Bane to be available tonight. – 6:18 PM
Taylor Jenkins said he expects Desmond Bane to be available tonight. – 6:18 PM

Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
David Roddy out here in the reverse Grinches pic.twitter.com/QBBtCV06hQ – 6:11 PM
David Roddy out here in the reverse Grinches pic.twitter.com/QBBtCV06hQ – 6:11 PM


Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The Magic have beaten the Celtics 4 straight times over the last year.
The last team to beat Boston 5 straight?
The Harden Rockets (2018-2020)
The last East team to beat Boston 5 straight?
The Chauncey/Rip Pistons, a streak that ended nearly 17 years to the day (12/19/07) – 6:09 PM
The Magic have beaten the Celtics 4 straight times over the last year.
The last team to beat Boston 5 straight?
The Harden Rockets (2018-2020)
The last East team to beat Boston 5 straight?
The Chauncey/Rip Pistons, a streak that ended nearly 17 years to the day (12/19/07) – 6:09 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Ja Morant speaks on 25-game suspension and ‘horrible days’ away from Grizzlies
cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-mo… – 5:02 PM
Ja Morant speaks on 25-game suspension and ‘horrible days’ away from Grizzlies
cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-mo… – 5:02 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Which team will have the most rebounds at the half?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 4:56 PM
Which team will have the most rebounds at the half?
@DraftKings | #Rockets – 4:56 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
COLUMN: Ja Morant finally spoke (again). Now, let’s not ever do this (again)
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… – 4:51 PM
COLUMN: Ja Morant finally spoke (again). Now, let’s not ever do this (again)
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… – 4:51 PM

Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Grizzlies fans, what is the most memorable Dillon Brooks Memphis moment? – 4:46 PM
Grizzlies fans, what is the most memorable Dillon Brooks Memphis moment? – 4:46 PM

Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Ja Morant has been “counting the days” — just like the rest of us. On Morant’s blunt, back-to-business press conference: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 4:38 PM
Ja Morant has been “counting the days” — just like the rest of us. On Morant’s blunt, back-to-business press conference: dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 4:38 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“They’re not making the damn playoffs, but … it’s about getting their culture back.”
@kendrickperkins on Ja Morant returning to play with the Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/q8rQlVReiT – 3:17 PM
“They’re not making the damn playoffs, but … it’s about getting their culture back.”
@kendrickperkins on Ja Morant returning to play with the Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/q8rQlVReiT – 3:17 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Ja Morant on where Grizzlies stand ahead of return from his 25-game suspension: ‘I’m not worried at all’
cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-mo… – 3:07 PM
Ja Morant on where Grizzlies stand ahead of return from his 25-game suspension: ‘I’m not worried at all’
cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-mo… – 3:07 PM

Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
If it comes to it, a few trade destinations for Donovan Mitchell:
Obvious: NYK, MIA
Curious: MEM, BKY, PHL
Inspired: NOLA, IND – 3:00 PM
If it comes to it, a few trade destinations for Donovan Mitchell:
Obvious: NYK, MIA
Curious: MEM, BKY, PHL
Inspired: NOLA, IND – 3:00 PM

Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: @chiney on Warriors 1st game since Draymond’s suspension, surging Clips, her Rockets, Luka/Mavs, first Big 3 PHX impressions. And @ramonashelburne pops on to discuss her piece on Draymond:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3uT9rJF
Apple: apple.co/3uZApQ7 – 2:55 PM
New Lowe Post podcast: @chiney on Warriors 1st game since Draymond’s suspension, surging Clips, her Rockets, Luka/Mavs, first Big 3 PHX impressions. And @ramonashelburne pops on to discuss her piece on Draymond:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3uT9rJF
Apple: apple.co/3uZApQ7 – 2:55 PM


Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Everything Ja Morant had to say today, in full.
“I can’t make nobody believe me outside of my actions. So, me answering this question with just words probably won’t mean nothing to nobody.” dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 2:12 PM
Everything Ja Morant had to say today, in full.
“I can’t make nobody believe me outside of my actions. So, me answering this question with just words probably won’t mean nothing to nobody.” dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 2:12 PM
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