Big Energy, Even Without the Stars
Houston rested some major names, including Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr.. But no problem—the backups stepped up in a big way:
- Clint Capela dominated with a season-high 23 points and 13 rebounds
- Tari Eason delivered 20 points + 8 assists
- Reed Sheppard dropped 19 points and played all 82 games this season 👀
- Jae’Sean Tate chipped in 13 points
💥 A Moment to Remember
Capela added a fun highlight—he drained the first three-pointer of his career in the fourth quarter after missing his first seven attempts. The bench absolutely loved it, and so did he.
🧹 Season Sweep Secured
The Rockets didn’t just win—they completed a clean 4-0 sweep over Memphis this season. It’s their first season sweep against the Grizzlies since the 2009–2010 campaign.
😬 Memphis Ends on a Rough Note
It’s been a tough year for the Grizzlies, who closed the season at 25-57. Injuries left them short-handed, with only eight available players:
- Dariq Whitehead led with a career-high 26 points
- Rayan Rupert added 21 points
- Two starters were signed on April 3 via 10-day contracts
🏀 Veteran Showdown
Even in a lopsided game, there was a cool throwback moment:
- Taj Gibson (40) vs. Jeff Green (39)
- This marked their 30th regular-season matchup, going all the way back to 2010
🚀 What’s Next?
Houston locks in the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference and now turns its focus to the playoffs. Up first: a first-round showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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