Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies: second-chance drumbeat, fourth-quarter free throws at FedExForum

The Boston Celtics moved to 47-23 after a 117-112 result over the the Memphis Grizzlies, who fell to 24-45, at 8:00 PM EDT in Memphis. The Celtics carried a 29-27 edge after the first quarter and finished with 62 rebounds in a game that featured 16 ties and 12 lead changes.

First quarter

The Boston Celtics opened with 29 first-quarter points while the Grizzlies answered with 27 points in the same quarter. The Celtics shot 45 percent from the field for the game and got 52 points in the paint, while the Grizzlies finished at 47 percent from the field and scored 44 points in the paint.

Second quarter

The Celtics put up 26 points in the second quarter and leaned on extra possessions with 18 offensive rebounds and 28 second-chance points. The Grizzlies matched the Celtics with 27 points in the second quarter and kept pressure with 7 steals and 23 points off turnovers.

Third quarter

The Celtics scored 29 points in the third quarter as their bench contributed 48 points on the night. The Grizzlies won the third quarter 34-29 and hit 14 three-pointers while the Celtics made 11 threes on 26 percent three-point shooting.

Fourth quarter

The Celtics closed with 33 fourth-quarter points and shot 87 percent at the line on 30 free-throw attempts. The Grizzlies scored 24 points in the fourth quarter and generated 15 fast-break points, but the Celtics held a 9-point biggest lead and finished with 19 assists against 13 turnovers in this Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies match summary.

Jaylen Brown’s previous-game line featured 30 points and 6 assists, and Derrick White posted 14 points with 2 steals in that outing. Luka Garza had 22 points and 7 rebounds in the previous game, while Neemias Queta delivered 12 points and 11 rebounds, and that recent production fit a night when the Celtics banked 48 bench points and 62 total rebounds against Memphis.

The Celtics are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden in Boston on 8:00 PM EDT on 3/22/2026, with the broadcast scheduled on NBC/Peacock. Check the Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies highlights, weigh in with a Boston Celtics match rating, and drop your Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies final thoughts, then run it back by sharing this article with other Celtics fans.