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The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday but find themselves mired in a three-game losing skid with an unhappy superstar.

The Houston Rockets have had players donning a total of 52 different jersey numbers (and have one not part of any numerical series for Houston assistant coach and general manager Carroll Dawson) since their founding at the start of the 1967-68 season, worn by just under 500 players in the course of Rockets history.

The Mavericks have been hit by the injury bug early, and they'll go against a Southwest Division opponent that looks very different from last year.

Kevin Durant scored 26 points in three quarters before resting the fourth, Amen Thompson added 17 points and nine rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Boston Celtics 128-101 on Saturday night.

The Rockets, led by Kevin Durant’s 31-point performance, defeated the Raptors 139–121, ending a 52-year drought in the process.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Wilson wore only jersey No. 00 and put up 6.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

After struggling mightily last season at the line, Rockets coaches had players promise in writing to practice free throws. It's paying off so far this season.

After three straight blowout wins, the Houston Rockets finally experienced a victory in a clutch situation after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in a tightly con

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Kurucs wore only jersey No. 00 and put up 1.2 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.