Surprising upstarts Rockets, Grizzlies to face off in Memphis

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Jaren Jackson Jr. is growing accustomed to his role.

Jackson has seen an increased scoring responsibility while the Memphis Grizzlies contend with a rash of injuries, from star guard Ja Morant to key reserves Marcus Smart and Santi Aldama. Morant is closer to returning from his latest malady, a Grade 1 AC joint sprain of his right shoulder, but is likely to miss his 18th gam