Key Takeaways:
- Payton Pritchard delivered 24 points, nine assists, and five 3-pointers for Boston on Wednesday night
- The Memphis Grizzlies played without Ja Morant due to a right ankle injury suffered on Tuesday in New York
- Boston outrebounded Memphis 58-41 and never trailed, eventually winning by 36 points
Second-Half Surge Powers Boston
Payton Pritchard put in a stellar performance at TD Garden as the Boston Celtics overran the Memphis Grizzlies 131-95 on Wednesday night. The Celtics gained significant momentum in the second half, maintaining their dominance from start to finish. Pritchard led the charge with 24 points, including five made 3-pointers, and contributed nine assists. Derrick White chipped in with 20 points, while Jaylen Brown recorded 19.
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Grizzlies Undermined by Morant’s Absence
The Grizzlies were forced to compete without their talisman Ja Morant, who was sidelined after sustaining a right ankle injury during Tuesday’s defeat against the New York Knicks. Morant had appeared in five consecutive contests following his suspension for conduct detrimental to the team on 2 November at Toronto. His absence was felt as Memphis fell behind early and was unable to recover, ultimately losing for the seventh time in their last eight games.
Boston’s Comprehensive Dominance
Boston displayed authority across the court, connecting on 21 shots from beyond the arc and at one stage holding a 38-point advantage. The Celtics controlled the boards with a 58-41 rebounding edge and dominated in second-chance points, outscoring Memphis 34-12 in that department.
| Top Performers | Team | Points | Other Key Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Pritchard | Boston Celtics | 24 | 9 assists |
| Derrick White | Boston Celtics | 20 | 5 rebounds |
| Jaylen Brown | Boston Celtics | 19 | 6 assists |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | Memphis Grizzlies | 18 | 3 turnovers |
| Santi Aldama | Memphis Grizzlies | 14 | 6 rebounds |
Shooting and Scheduling
The Celtics rediscovered their shooting form after a poor offensive showing in Philadelphia the previous night, converting 53% (27 out of 51) of their attempts in the first half to establish a 67-46 lead by half-time. In contrast, the Grizzlies finished the game shooting just 34% (32 of 95) from the floor and managed only 10 of 43 from three-point range.
Looking ahead, Memphis will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. The Celtics are set to host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
