In a crucial battle for the West’s No. 2 seed, Houston (32-14) visits Memphis (31-16) on Thursday night. The Grizzlies (-4.5) are slight favorites.

Analyzing Thursday’s Houston Rockets at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Ja Morant is on the injury report for this contest, listed as questionable for the Grizzlies with shoulder soreness. Morant had previously missed time this year due to a shoulder

The NBA on Wednesday announced that it fined Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks $25,000 "for using profane language during a live television interview" after teammate Amen Thompson’s game-winner in Boston.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has to put $25,000 in the NBA's swear jar. The league fined Brooks on Wednesday for using profane language during a live television interview. His remarks came during an on-court interview at the conclusion of the Rockets' 114-112 victory over the host Boston Celtics on Monday night at TD Garden.

The Houston Rockets (32-14) go for a season sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) on Thursday night in a nationally televised game at FedEx Forum, the fourth and final game in the regular-season series between the Western Conference rivals.

However, when fans and media alike mention key parts of this Houston Rockets team, often an important name is left out. Who’s this key contributor some wonder? Well, the player I am refering to is none other than Houston Rockets center Steven Adams.