Houston's stirring rendition of the national anthem came at the time of the first Gulf War.
The Grizzlies defeated the Nets, 105-100.
Pistons defeat Celtics
Rodney Stuckey scored 25 points and Ben Gordon hit three three-pointers in the opening 4 minutes, 9 seconds of the fourth quarter during a game-breaking spree that carried the visiting Detroit Pistons to a 98-88 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Greg Monroe had 22 points and nine rebounds, and Gordon finished with 22 points for the Pistons, who won for the fifth time in seven games.
Rajon Rondo had a season-high 35 points for Boston one game after he recorded a triple-double. Chris Wilcox, starting in place of the injured Kevin Garnett, had 17 points and nine rebounds.
Celtics forward Paul Pierce scored just 10 points on 3-for-11 shooting, and Ray Allen was held to eight free throws until getting the final basket in the closing seconds to finish with 10 points.
Legend fights cancer
Oscar Robertson is stepping back into the spotlight.
After living quietly in Ohio, the NBA Hall of Famer wants to raise awareness about prostate cancer.
Robertson was diagnosed with the disease about a year ago and had his prostate removed. He is serving as honorary chairman at the International Prostate Cancer Foundation's gala in Orlando next month.
The 73-year-old said his diagnosis followed a routine PSA screening.
- Associated Press
