Grizzlies Fall to Rockets Despite Prosper's Career High

Olivier-Maxence Prosper led Memphis with 31 points, but Houston pulled away late behind Kevin Durant.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:04am

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The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Houston Rockets 112-105 despite a career-high 31 points from forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper. The Grizzlies led for much of the game, but the Rockets surged ahead in the fourth quarter behind a strong performance from superstar Kevin Durant.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for the Grizzlies, who are fighting to secure a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference. Prosper's breakout game provides a bright spot, but the team will need to regroup and find a way to close out close games against elite opponents like the Rockets.

The details

Prosper shot an efficient 12-of-18 from the field, including 4-of-7 from three-point range, to lead the Grizzlies in scoring. However, the Rockets were able to pull away in the fourth quarter behind 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists from Durant. Memphis led by as many as 11 points in the first half but were unable to hold on.

  • The game was played on March 27, 2026.
  • Prosper set a new career high in points scored.

The players

Olivier-Maxence Prosper

A 24-year-old forward for the Memphis Grizzlies who had a breakout performance, scoring a career-high 31 points.

Kevin Durant

A superstar forward for the Houston Rockets who led his team to victory with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.

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What they’re saying

“Olivier really stepped up for us tonight, but we just couldn't close it out. We'll learn from this and come back stronger.”

— Taylor Jenkins, Head Coach, Memphis Grizzlies

“This was a big win for us against a tough conference opponent. We're starting to hit our stride at the right time.”

— Kevin Durant

What’s next

The Grizzlies will look to bounce back in their next game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 30th.

The takeaway

Despite Prosper's career-best performance, the Grizzlies were unable to hold off the Rockets' late surge, highlighting the need for the team to find ways to close out close games against elite opponents as they push for a playoff spot.