Shock in the West Thursday in the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies, third in the Conference, hosted the Houston Rockets, second. And, after a close end to the match, the Texans finally won on the road (119-115) and thus consolidated their place in the standings, five victories behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Conference leader. Houston also continues to travel well, as the Rockets won for the fifth time in a row away from home.