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Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics

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16-8, 5-5 Away
Final
127 - 121

19-5, 10-3 Home

Ja Morant scores 32 to help Grizzlies beat Celtics 127-121 and snap 10-game losing streak in Boston

Ja Morant throws down double-clutch reverse slam on the baseline

Jaren Jackson Jr. added 27 points and nine rebounds for Memphis, which won in TD Garden for the first time since Nov. 27, 2013. The Grizzlies have won eight of their last nine.

Jrue Holiday had 23 points for the Celtics, who went 18 for 60 from the 3-point line. Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard each finished with 22 points.

The Celtics erased a 14-point, third-quarter deficit, taking a 97-94 lead early in the fourth. Memphis rallied and led 117-115 with less than four minutes to play. The Grizzlies then scored seven straight to get it back up to 124-115 and were able to close it out.

Marcus Smart played in TD Garden for the first time since being dealt to Memphis as part of the three-team trade that brought Kristaps Porzingis to Boston in 2023. He played 19 minutes but was only 1 of 11 from the floor, finishing with three points.

Takeaways Grizzlies: Morant had one of his best all-around efforts since returning from his hip injury last month. He showed explosiveness offensively, throwing down a double-clutch reverse dunk. He also facilitated for his teammates in the halfcourt, a solid sign in just his sixth game back.

Celtics: The Celtics lost for the first time this season on the second night of a back-to-back (4-1).

Key moment Smart checked into the game at the 8:50 mark of the first quarter and acknowledged a standing ovation from Celtics fans, stopping to wave to the crowd.

Key stat Memphis outscored Boston 64-40 in the paint.

Up next The Grizzlies visit the Washington Wizards on Sunday. The Celtics host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday.

Regular Season Series

MEM leads series 1-0

Matchup Prediction

Celtics: 70.5%
Grizzlies: 29.5%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 127 - 121
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 127 - 121
4th 3.1 Jaren Jackson Jr. defensive rebound 127 - 121
4th 3.1 Derrick White misses 25-foot three point jumper 127 - 121
4th 4.1 Jayson Tatum offensive rebound 127 - 121

Statistics

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47-94 FG 42-105
50.0 Field Goal % 40.0
15-33 3PT 18-60
45.5 Three Point % 30.0
18-23 FT 19-28
78.3 Free Throw % 67.9
52 Rebounds 51
11 Offensive Rebounds 15
41 Defensive Rebounds 36
25 Assists 26
13 Steals 6
7 Blocks 7
13 Turnovers 13
0 Team Turnovers 0
13 Total Turnovers 13
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
25 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 19
22 Fast Break Points 4
64 Points in Paint 40
25 Fouls 16
14 Largest Lead 4

Game Information

TD Garden

Location: Boston, MA
Attendance: 19,156 · Capacity:

2024-25 Southwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Houston 43 25 .632 - W6
Memphis 43 25 .632 - W1
Dallas 33 35 .485 10 L2
San Antonio 28 38 .424 14 W1
New Orleans 18 50 .265 25 L2

2024-25 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Boston 49 19 .721 - W2
New York 42 24 .636 6 L1
Toronto 24 43 .358 24.5 W3
Philadelphia 22 44 .333 26 L3
Brooklyn 22 45 .328 26.5 L3
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