Can the Memphis Grizzlies Upset the Celtics at TD Garden?
As the Memphis Grizzlies prepare to face off against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, fans are undoubtedly analyzing their team's recent performances for a hint of what might come. The upcoming game on February 4th is poised to be a clash of titans, but can the Grizzlies truly upset one of the Eastern Conference's powerhouses?
The Grizzlies' recent victory over Atlanta Hawks on December 24th showcased their offensive prowess, with an impressive 125 points scored and a solid shooting performance that saw them hitting 52 percent from the field and an exceptional 90 percent on fast breaks. Their ability to draw fouls and capitalize with a free throw percentage of 64 may also be crucial in their upcoming game.
However, it wasn't just offense where MEM shined; they demonstrated defensive resilience as well. With seven blocks and six steals against ATL, they proved capable of disrupting their opponents' flow. This defensive tenacity will need to be at its peak when facing BOS's multifaceted attack.
In contrast, during their home game against Indiana Pacers on December 22nd, MEM showed that they could maintain control throughout most of the match with a time leading stat of over 43 minutes. Their bench depth was evident as well – contributing an impressive 40 points – which could be vital in keeping up with BOS’s own deep roster.
Yet not all signs point towards optimism for MEM fans. In another away game against New Orleans Pelicans on December 20th, despite pulling through with a win by scoring 115 points and leading for almost seven minutes only, there were concerns particularly in ball handling where they turned over possession eighteen times.
What does this mean for their encounter with BOS? The Celtics are known for their disciplined play and if MEM wants any chance at victory within TD Garden's intimidating atmosphere, minimizing turnovers will be essential alongside maintaining high shooting percentages both from inside paint (67 percent) and beyond arc (33 percent).
MEM must also leverage its ability to score in transition while ensuring that its defense can contain BOS’s shooters who have been known to catch fire quickly especially when playing at home.
Grizzlies fans should mark their calendars for February 4th at 6:00 PM ET when these two teams lock horns. It promises to be an exciting matchup filled with strategic plays and athletic prowess. For those unable to attend in person at TD Garden in Boston MA zip code:02114 USA State MA City Boston Country USA , you can catch all action live via ESPN channel number:206 or follow along locally through NBCS-BOS channel number:630 or BSSE channel number:649 depending upon your location.