Two of the top three teams in the Western Conference faced off on Thursday night, with the Houston Rockets taking down Ja Morant and the Memphis

The past few seasons have not been kind to Ja Morant when it comes to injuries. After playing only nine games last season, Morant made a triumphant return to the Memphis Grizzlies. While Morant has been relatively available for Memphis,

Ja Morant, out since Dec.27 with a shoulder injury, has been upgraded to questionable for the Memphis Grizzlies game vs the Houston Rockets Thursday

The Houston Rockets (24-12) travel to play against the Memphis Grizzlies (24-13) on Thursday at FedExForum, an intriguing game between the No.2 and No.3 teams in the NBA Western Conference standings.

Part of Memphis' struggles have come from their poor injury luck, especially as star point guard Ja Morant has already missed 17 games this season. Thankfully, the Grizzlies are finally getting their two-time All-Star back on the court.

Taylor Jenkins explained why Ja Morant's Grizzlies have been increasing Jaren Jackson Jr.'s workload amid an injury-riddled season.

Tim MacMahon: Ja Morant has been upgraded to questionable vs. Rockets tomorrow after missing the last five games. Mavericks without Luka and Kyrie again tonight at Memphis. But Grizzlies not exactly healthy, either, with Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Santi Aldama and Luke Kennard out and Desmond Bane doubtful. Tipoff at 7 p.m. - 11:59 AM

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the NBA’s most impressive teams this season. Despite missing key players for extended periods of time, including star poi