Grizzlies get past the Rockets again
MEMPHIS 103 HOUSTON 89
Chandler Parsons scored 24 points to lead the host Memphis Grizzlies to a 103-89 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
Parsons was part of a Memphis bench effort that dominated the Rockets reserves. By the time Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni cleared his bench with just under four minutes left and Memphis leading by 19 points, the Grizzlies held a 62-15 advantage in bench points.
That Rockets, who shot 38% overall, were 14 of 38 (37%) in threepoint shots and committed 19 turnovers, leading to 24 points.
Ryan Anderson led the Rockets with 22 points and James Harden had 20 points and eight assists, but was six of 19 from the field, including two of nine in three-point shots.
It was the second time in six days the Grizzlies beat Houston, the only team with a victory over the Rockets. Memphis won 98-90 at Houston on Monday. at New Orleans 123, Cleveland 101: DeMarcus Cousins had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the Pelicans, who made better than 53% of their shots. Anthony Davis had 30 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks to help New Orleans win for the third time in four games. Kevin Love had 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who have lost three of four. Oklahoma City 101, at Chicago 69: Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points, Paul George had 20 and the Thunder won their first road game in three tries. Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists, giving him a triple-double against every opponent in his career. Lauri Markkanen scored 15 points for the Bulls.
Boston 96, at Miami 90: Kyrie Irving scored nine points in the last 2:03 and finished with 24 points to help the Celtics extend their winning streak to four games. Jayson Tatum scored 20 points for Boston, which has defeated the Heat eight consecutive times. at Portland 114, Phoenix 107: Damian Lillard scored 25 points and CJ McCollum scored 23 for the Trail Blazers to counter 34 points by Devin Booker. at Utah 96, Lakers 81 Detroit 95, at Clippers 87