The Houston Rockets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 119-104, on Sunday in a scrimmage from Orlando.
The contest got out to a competitive start, as the Rockets hit a last-second three-pointer to end the first quarter and take a three-point lead into the second. The Grizzlies kept it close in the second and held a two-point lead late in the quarter. But the Rockets closed the half on a 15-4 run to take a nine-point lead into halftime.
The Grizzlies came out on fire in the second half, as they outscored the Rockets 37-20 in the third quarter, taking an 87-79 lead into the final frame. However, the excitement was far from over, as the Rockets rallied in the fourth, outscoring the Grizzlies 40-17 in the period to earn the victory.
James Harden led the Rockets with 31 points on 7-of-15 shooting, in 36 minutes of action. Russell Westbrook tallied eight points, six rebounds and five assists, while shooting 3-of-14 from the field.
Meanwhile, seven players scored in double digits for the Grizzlies, including all five starters. Ja Morant led the way with 17 points in 31 minutes. Brandon Clarke tallied 16 points and eight rebounds, while Kyle Anderson added 15 points to go with three blocks. Jonas Valanciunas fell just short of a double-double in 26 minutes, finishing with 12 points and nine boards.
Both teams will play their final scrimmage Tuesday. The Grizzlies take on the Heat, and the Rockets face the Celtics.
