Overview
- Houston, which ended Sunday with a 132-101 win over Memphis, sat Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. after clinching seeding.
- Clint Capela delivered 23 points and 13 rebounds and hit the first three-pointer of his 12-year career.
- Tari Eason scored 20, Reed Sheppard added 19 with three assists and no turnovers, and Jae'Sean Tate had 13 in larger roles.
- The Rockets finished 52-30, swept the Grizzlies 4-0 for the first time since 2009-10, and closed with nine wins in their past 10 games.
- Memphis dressed eight players, including recent 10-day signees, and Houston now awaits Denver or the Lakers for a road Game 1 next weekend.