Rockets Top Grizzlies 119-109 Amid Officiating Complaints

Memphis, Tenn. — The Houston Rockets secured a 119-109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at FedExForum, ending a two-game losing streak and bolstering their hold on sixth place in the Western Conference. But the win was overshadowed by pointed criticism from Grizzlies forward GG Jackson, who accused officials of favoring Houston's Kevin Durant with lenient calls while ignoring physical play from younger players like himself.

Jackson, in his third NBA season after being selected in the second round out of South Carolina, expressed frustration after the loss, which marked Memphis's fifth straight defeat and extended their skid to 13 losses in their last 14 games. The 6-foot-10 forward, who has stepped into a larger role amid a rash of injuries plaguing the Grizzlies — including 10 players on the injury report, several out for the season — averaged 12 points per game this season. He finished with 14 points against Houston, though he struggled in the second half, going scoreless on 0-for-6 shooting.

The core of Jackson's complaints centered on a perceived disparity in free-throw attempts. The Rockets visited the line 26 times, converting 19, compared to Memphis's 18...