: Finished the season with a 52–30 record, securing the 5th seed in the Western Conference. They entered the playoffs to face the Los Angeles Lakers.
“The Rockets wrapped up the regular season with a nice and comfortable 132-101 win over the Memphis Grizzlies at home.” Bleacher Report · 2 weeks ago
“It's going to be tough to write 300+ words about Sunday night's season finale between the playoff bound Houston Rockets and the obviously tanking Memphis Grizzlies.” The Dream Shake Inside the end of the Ja Morant era in Memphis - ESPN NBA Memphis Grizzlies Vs Houston Rockets
: Scored a career-high 26 points for the shorthanded Grizzlies. Tari Eason (HOU) : Contributed 20 points and 8 assists. Rayan Rupert (MEM) : Added 21 points and 12 rebounds. Season Context
In their most recent meeting on April 12, 2026, the to conclude the 2025–26 NBA regular season. Houston dominated the game despite resting key stars like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson. The Rockets swept the regular-season series 4–0. Game Summary: April 12, 2026 : Finished the season with a 52–30 record,
: Finished a disappointing season at 25–57, ending on an eight-game losing streak. They were plagued by injuries, including the season-ending loss of Ja Morant. Community Perspectives
: Recorded a season-high 23 points and 13 rebounds, even making the first three-pointer of his career. Tari Eason (HOU) : Contributed 20 points and 8 assists
According to reports from The Dream Shake and Bleacher Report :