PREVIEW: The Memphis Grizzlies host the Houston Rockets on Friday, March 27 at 8:00 p.m. at FedExForum , setting up a matchup between two teams moving in opposite directions. Houston will attempt to end its four-game road skid after a devastating collapse against Minnesota, while Memphis has lost 12 of their last 13 games and sits near the bottom of the Western Conference. The Rockets hold a modest 114.1 points per game with the NBA's 4th-best opponent scoring at 110.2, while the Grizzlies put up 115.1 PPG but allow 119.1 points a night, ranking 23rd defensively . The statistical disparity between these clubs is substantial, yet Houston struggles to pull away by significant margins, making the double-digit spread worthy of scrutiny. Houston's offense features good offensive rebounding at 31.3%, ranking first, along with high-frequency midrange and post-up shot tendencies, though they shoot threes at only the 29th-best rate . Conversely, Memphis operates with quicker tempo, ranked 7th, while maintaining average frequency three-point shooting at 43.2%. Houston's top-five defense will be tested against Memphis's depth and pace, while the Grizzlies miss nine players including Ja Morant. The Rockets have their core rotation healthy and available for this clash against the undermanned Grizzlies , presenting an opportunity to recalibrate after recent losses and establish momentum heading into the final stretch.