Alperen Sengun collected 32 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, Jalen Green added 27 points and Fred VanVleet contributed 22 to lead the Houston Rockets past the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115 for their fifth straight road victory.

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The Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Grizzlies Foundation will celebrate National Mentoring Month throughout January, hosting numerous events to highlight the importance of mentorship and recognize the people and organizations that dedicate their time to supporting the success of young Memphians.

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Ja Morant (21.2 ppg) is getting closer to returning for the Grizzlies, but it appears that his shoulder sprain will keep him out for at least one more game tonight. Desmond Bane (16.7 ppg) is questionable with a sprained ankle, while reserves Marcus Smart (9.2 ppg) and Santi Aldama (13.0 ppg) are also on the mend.

With 27 points for the game on elite efficiency and 8 in the fourth quarter, Houston won at Memphis to extend its lead for the No. 2 seed in the West.

The past few seasons have not been kind to Ja Morant when it comes to injuries. After playing only nine games last season, Morant made a triumphant return to the Memphis Grizzlies. While Morant has been relatively available for Memphis,

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