Grizzlies 123 
Rockets 109
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
| MEM (1-0) | 34 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 123 |
| HOU (0-1) | 34 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 109 |
FINAL
TEAM EFFORT LEADS TO GRIZZLIES VICTORYHOUSTON-- After trading away team leader Pau Gasol coach Ivy stated that this team will need three things to happen to become successful. One someone will need to step up and take over as a leader, two team can not rely on that one player to win the game have to plays with as more of a team, and three they must do there job on the defensive side. Well if last night was any sign of how this season will go then all three of those things will be accomplished.
Memphis defensive was abslutly outstanding in the mid quarters confusing Houston as they switched back an forth between man and zone causing mass confussion and turnovers. Then you throw in that all 12 players scored atleast 4 points; only having 3 in double figures.
"I could not of been happier," answered coach Ivy after the game. They did everything I asked them to. Lock down defense and found the open man. It jus happened that the open man most of the time was Rudy Gay.
Rudy Gay was the third part of becoming a successful team by stepping up and leading. Rudy in 36 minutes of played dropped in 36 points and 5 rebounds.
When asked bout becoming the leader of the team Rudy responded, "This off season I told coach I want to be that guy. The thing is though we are so deep that guy could change. I just had my game tonight; we will see what happens tomorrow. I have a feeling though the leader will change daily."
To go along with all that, the 4 rookies combined for 37 points (Mayo & Arthur 11), 23 rebounds (Gasol 11), and 5 assist (Mayo 3).
"It felt great to get that first one out of the way," Darrell Arthur said.
"It is a long season but I wont lie I plan on enjoying this one tonight with the boys. It feels great to get that first win of our career. Defently going out tonight," stated OJ Mayo.
Memphis has Thursday off for a travel day back home where they will take on the Orlando Magic Friday night followed by a game in Chicgao Saturday.