Sengun and Durant score 33 each as Rockets pull away to beat Grizzlies 108-99

The Houston Rockets used a strong fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 108-99 on Monday night, with Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant scoring 33 points apiece. The win continued Houston’s strong home form and extended a recent stretch of success as the team pulled away late after a tight three quarters.

The game turned at the start of the fourth. Houston entered the final period trailing by one, then ripped off a decisive run that flipped momentum and put Memphis on its heels. The Rockets’ defense tightened and their offense became more decisive, converting stops into points and forcing the Grizzlies into catch-up mode.

Sengun delivered one of his most efficient shooting performances of the season, finishing 15-for-17 and adding rebounds and assists to his scoring. Durant matched him on the scoreboard, giving Houston a dual-threat attack that Memphis struggled to contain as possessions became more valuable down the stretch.

Memphis, meanwhile, continued to feel the effects of playing without two-time All-Star Ja Morant, who is sidelined with an elbow injury. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama led the Grizzlies with 17 points each, but the offense lacked the burst needed to respond once Houston seized control in the fourth quarter.

For the Rockets, the result reinforced a simple formula: pressure defense, efficient shot-making from their stars and playmaking that sustains pace late in games. For the Grizzlies, it was another reminder that surviving the schedule without Morant will require sharper shooting and more consistent execution when the game swings on a small number of possessions.