Rockets 101, Grizzlies 83 F

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Aaron Brooks had 19 points and eight rebounds to help the Houston Rockets send Memphis to its fourth defeat in five games with a 101-83 victory over the Grizzlies on Friday night.

Trevor Ariza and Carl Landry finished with 17 points apiece, and Luis Scola added 12 points for the Rockets, who have won three of four.

Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 17 points and eight rebounds. Zach Randolph finished with 14, and Sam Young. Rudy Gay and O.J. Mayo had 11 each, but were a combined 8 of 23 from the field.

The shorter Rockets handled the Grizzlies' strong inside game with aggressive defense. Memphis committed 18 turnovers in the game and were outrebounded 50-35.

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