Desmond Bane and the Grizzlies proved their "relentless" DNA in a whistle-tainted win over the visiting Rockets.
Bane ended Thursday's 120-119 win over Houston with 24 points (11-24 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds and six assists over 40 minutes.
Bane operated as the Grizzlies' primary playmaker Friday due to the absence of Ja Morant (illness), and he responded by tying his season-high mark in assists. Bane has recorded eight or more assists ...
The current Memphis Grizzlies guard will be honored during a halftime ceremony on Feb. 18, during TCU's men's basketball game against Texas Tech.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane will have his No. 1 TCU jersey retired in February, the school announced.
Friday was the first official injury updates on Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart and Cam Spencer ... the Philadelphia 76ers because of a left foot muscle strain, but he should be back next week.
Ja Morant's rash of injuries this season has groomed Desmond Bane for another role with the Memphis Grizzlies.