Boston Celtics (47-23) beat Memphis Grizzlies (24-45) 117-112 on the road on Friday, March 20. The Grizzlies led after three quarters, but the Celtics took control in the fourth.
The game, quarter by quarter
The Celtics had the better start, winning the first 29-27 to lead by 2 after one. The Grizzlies cut into the deficit with a 27-26 second quarter, though the Celtics still led by 1 at halftime.
The Grizzlies won the third 34-29 to turn the game around, taking a 4-point lead into the fourth. The Celtics took the fourth 33-24; the Celtics completed the comeback for a 117-112 regulation win.
What decided it
The Celtics grabbed 39.1% of their own misses, while the Grizzlies recovered 15.2%. The Celtics made 29.2 free throws per 100 field-goal attempts, compared with 15.6 for the Grizzlies. In a 5-point game, the second chances kept adding up.
The Grizzlies did win one battle, ball security: TOV% of 9 against 12.5. The Celtics made up for it elsewhere.
At roughly 98 possessions per team, the Celtics produced 119.6 points per 100 possessions to 114.5 for the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies' reserves also made a difference, outscoring the opposing bench 46-19.
Who made the difference
Jaylen Brown was the game's biggest individual force for BOS: 30 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast on 10-23 shooting. His Game Score of 22.5 led everyone. His team was +9 with him on the floor.
Tyler Burton led the Grizzlies with 23 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast on 7-13 shooting, good for a 16 Game Score.
Neemias Queta (12 pts, 11 reb, 1 ast) recorded a double-double.
What it means
The result fit the pre-game Win Meter, which gave the Celtics about a 74% chance.
Across the last 3 meetings in our records, Boston Celtics lead 2-1.
The Celtics are now 47-23, and the Grizzlies are 24-45. The Celtics last five before this game: L-L-W-W-W.
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