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Ja Morant scores 49 points, Grizzlies beat Rockets 129-122
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, right, loses his footing in front of Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Houston. - photo by AP Photo/Michael Wyke
HOUSTON (AP) — Ja Morant scored 49 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 129-122 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Morant carried the team on a night Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones struggled. Bane made just 3 of 16 shots for 14 points and Jones was 4 for 13 with 11 points.