Green torched Memphis for 42 points on Monday and has reached a new level of production and efficiency in January.

Jalen Green matched his career high with 42 points and the Houston Rockets rallied from a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 120-118 on Monday.

Following the Houston Rockets' 120-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, fans lauded 22-year-old Jalen Green for his

HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green tied his career high with 42 points ... Morant had 29 points for the Grizzlies, and Desmond Bane scored 25. Grizzlies: They need to do a better job of finishing ...

Two of the top teams in the Western Conference face off for the third time this season on Monday, as the Houston Rockets host Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlie

Jalen Green tied his career high with 42 points, capped by a layup that gave Houston the lead late, and the Rockets rallied for a 120-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.The Grizzlies were down by four before Jaylen Wells made a 3-pointer followed by a steal and layup from Brandon Clarke that put them up 115-114 with just under a minute left.

Star guard Jalen ... as Green stayed hot in the third. Forward Amen Thompson tried to bring pressure on Morant, but the superstar guard continued to attack the rim at ease. Grizzlies guard Desmond ...

Fred VanVleet scored 20 points, and Jalen Green scored 19 points. Amen Thompson, who missed the game at Portland on Saturday with left calf soreness, added 17 points for Houston, which shot 39% and struggled from 3, connecting on 11 of 39.

While the NBA and its fans are focused on the upcoming trade deadline, the games keep coming — and the best keep separating themselves from the rest. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, Last Week No. 2).

Ja Morant's Grizzlies had some secrets shared with the public during Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane's hilarious podcast session.

The NBA champion Boston Celtics crushed the Golden State Warriors 125-85 on Monday as current league leader Cleveland romped past the Phoenix Suns. Golden State had not lost by 40 at home since Jan 15, 1985.

CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the New Orleans Pelicans orchestrated the largest comeback in franchise history, overcoming a 25-point deficit to beat Utah Jazz 123-119 on Monday night.