Overview
- Boston trailed by as many as seven in the fourth before closing on a 33-24 run to win at FedExForum.
- Jaylen Brown posted 30 points with six assists, crediting Memphis’ effort and noting his own inefficient night.
- Luka Garza delivered 22 points off the bench and, with Derrick White, combined for 22 in the final quarter.
- Memphis played short-handed without Ja Morant, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Brandon Clarke, leaning on 10-day and depth players.
- Tyler Burton scored a career-high 23 in his fifth NBA game and Ty Jerome added 16 as the Grizzlies pushed Boston to the wire, leaving the Celtics 47-23 with Minnesota and Oklahoma City up next.