Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21, including game-winning free throws with 8.6 second left and the Memphis Grizzlies came back for a 120-119 victory over the Houston Rockets.

The Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The game could have featured an intriguing matchup between Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Rockets guard Jalen Green. Shaquille O’Neal was among those excited for the potential matchup before Ernie Johnson burst his bubble.

Grizzlies HC Taylor Jenkins was irate after an official made a brutal mistake late in Thursday's game vs. Rockets

The Grizzlies knew they needed a win against the Rockets after losing three times earlier this season. Here's how they pulled it off.

The Memphis Grizzlies avoided a season sweep versus the Houston Rockets thanks to Jaren Jackson Jr.'s winning free throws.

Rockets Top Performers Jalen Green – 25 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists Amen Thompson – 21points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks Dillon Brooks – 22 points, 2 rebounds, 3 3PM Grizzlies Top Performers Desmond Bane – 24 points,

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Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied past the Houston Rockets 120-119 on Thursday night.

Jaren Jackson Jr. sank two free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 120-119 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday.

Ernie Johnson pointed out a mental error made by Shaquille O'Neal involving Grizzlies guard Ja Morant on Thursday night.