The Boston Celtics made the trip to FedEx Forum to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, and came away with a hard-fought victory they came quite close to losing against a banged-up Grizzlies squad sans several key frontcourt players.
A tight game throughout, the Celtics pulled away in the fourth quarter as star wings Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum came alive to secure a 109-106 win on the road despite several attempts by Memphis to wrest victory from the jaws of defeat. The game’s final frame was quite the epic nail-biter, and the result sure to fuel an even more intense rematch between the two rising powers when the Griz make the trip to TD Garden in February.
Let’s take a look at what NBA and Celtics Twitter had to say about Boston’s photo finish over Memphis.
The Boston Celtics grabbed a gritty 109-106 victory on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies. Here’s what you missed. https://t.co/xsYr0rXrpa
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) November 8, 2022
First quarter
Grant Williams gets the start in place of Derrick White here in Memphis. #Celtics start big.
— Abby Chin (@tvabby) November 8, 2022
The Celtics have already blocked two Ja shots during the first 90 seconds of the game.
— Marc D'Amico (@Marc_DAmico) November 8, 2022
Smart with 10 of the #Celtics first 12 points.
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) November 8, 2022
Marcus Smart tonight pic.twitter.com/1CJsR7QhsC
— Celtics Lab Podcast (@CelticsLab) November 8, 2022
Wow what a block by Derrick White
— Jack Simone (@JackSimoneNBA) November 8, 2022
Hauser's shooting is just such a delight lol
— Dr. Daniel fromSport, Esq. (@DanielfromSport) November 8, 2022
Celtics trying out their Bench Death Lineup but with Derrick White instead of Grant Williams.
— Tom Westerholm (@Tom_NBA) November 8, 2022
Second quarter
When you come back from commercial, you'll find Tatum picked up a tech between quarters. #Celtics #Grizzlies
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) November 8, 2022
Ever since he picked up that technical foul, Jayson Tatum’s had that look, he’s heating up 🔥
— Josue Pavón (@Joe_Sway) November 8, 2022
LOL David Roddy definitely can't check Tatum. This does hurt me personally though
— Evan Valenti (@EvanValenti) November 8, 2022
18-0 #Celtics run. TImeout #Grizzlies
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) November 8, 2022
Dillon Brooks presently pic.twitter.com/92XJRqxLvZ
— Greg Brueck-Cassoli (@GregCassoli) November 8, 2022
Interior passing is next level right now
— John Zannis (@John_Zannis) November 8, 2022
Celtics defense has been much better in this quarter.
Maybe this can be the start of a trend.
— Matt John (@MattJohnNBA) November 8, 2022
Third quarter
Marcus Smart has 10 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and zero turnovers. He is playing awesome! #BleedGreen
— Dan Kelley (@DanKelley66) November 8, 2022
Now Santi Aldama gets a tech. Al Horford enthusiastically applauded the decision by James Capers.
— Abby Chin (@tvabby) November 8, 2022
Jaylen Brown just went back to the Celtics locker room
— Lang Whitaker (@langwhitaker) November 8, 2022
MARCUS KIP UP EVERYBODY DRINK
— Max Lederman (@Max_Lederman) November 8, 2022
He's back. No issue. https://t.co/IJLP6Qxp0v
— Abby Chin (@tvabby) November 8, 2022
Marcus Smart assist-to-turnover ratio is 20:1 in his last two games.
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) November 8, 2022
Mazzulla sees the tide turning and calls a smart timeout up 6 after a Ja 3pt miss. #Celtics #Grizzlies
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) November 8, 2022
14 in 3Q for Morant #Celtics #Grizzles
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) November 8, 2022
Grizz went on 17-6 run to close third quarter with Tatum on the bench.
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) November 8, 2022
Fourth quarter
Malcolm Brogdon has been huge for the Celtics on the glass tonight.
Up to a team-high nine rebounds.
— Jack Simone (@JackSimoneNBA) November 8, 2022
Jaylen has four fouls now#Celtics #Grizzlies
— CausewayStreet (@CausewayStreet) November 8, 2022
A Dillon Brooks pump fake is the most dangerous fake in sports
— Efrain Ramos (@BLKRZN) November 8, 2022
After one of his most baffling quarters possibly of his career, Jaylen Brown has definitely made up for some of his errors in the fourth quarter.
— Matt John (@MattJohnNBA) November 8, 2022
LoL Smart. Of course. What a finish.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) November 8, 2022
And we're back in the danger zone because we're stupid
— Ryan Bernardoni (@dangercart) November 8, 2022
When Marcus Smart is locked in offensively, the Celtics are pretty close to unstoppable.
— Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) November 8, 2022
Tatum is down after getting fouled by Morant chasing a loose ball. Oh boy. #Celtics #Grizzlies
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) November 8, 2022
That was one of those "I need to open a new tab and write about this injury" kind of play. I'm glad Tatum appears to be ok.
— Cameron Tabatabaie (@CTabatabaie) November 8, 2022
Grant hadn't taken a shot until those free throws and he knocked them both down. Stones.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) November 8, 2022
Desmond Bane drains a 3 off of an offensive rebound. Tatum is fouled, he’ll head to the line.
107-106, Celtics. 02.2 left
— Josue Pavón (@Joe_Sway) November 8, 2022
Respect to Mazzulla for not calling the timeout there to advance ball to halfcourt. Prefers the chaos and getting the ball in right away against a non-set defense.
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) November 8, 2022
Phew. #CueIt
— Richard White (@RamblinWreck34) November 8, 2022
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