The Grizzlies already have one closer in superstar Ja Morant, but Jaren Jackson Jr. is proving to be another clutch-time piece.

Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. lead Memphis Grizzlies to a narrow victory over Houston Rockets, ending their four-game winning streak.

Desmond Bane had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Jaren Jackson Jr. made the go-ahead free throws with 8.6 seconds left and scored 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied past the Houston Rockets 120-119 on Thursday night. ( More Sports News)

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and Desmond Bane added 22 points as the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his team-high 24 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 108-106 victory Monday over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.

MEMPHIS — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points ... Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 32 points, while Naz Reid finished with 29 points, including 15 in the fourth as Minnesota tried to thwart ...

(AP) Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points ... Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 32 points, while Naz Reid finished with 29 points, including 15 in the fourth as Minnesota tried to thwart the Memphis ...

Jaren Jackson Jr. showed NBA All-Star talent in clinching what Taylor Jenkins called a statement win over the Rockets.

Jackson Jr., also known as Triple J, received his first All-Star nod in 2023. That same year, he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

We're not quite in barrel-scrapping territory in the East ... but it's pretty close. Out West, things are more competitive.

Jaren Jackson Jr. added 21 points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Nine of his 21 points came during the final quarter, including making a pair of free throws that gave Memphis the lead. Shortly before tip-off, Jackson Jr. was announced as one of the Western Conference All-Star reserves, his second all-star appearance.

Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. has been named an NBA All-Star for the second time for the 2025 game. Averaging career-high stats, Jackson has been crucial in Memphis' defense, helping the team achieve a strong standing in the Western Conference with his exceptional performance.