Memphis Grizzlies trade bench bursts with Boston Celtics in FedExForum swing quarter

The Memphis Grizzlies entered 24-45 and the Boston Celtics came in 47-23 at FedExForum, and Boston left with a 117-112 result.

First quarter

The Memphis Grizzlies opened with 27 points while the Celtics posted 29 points to set an early 2-point margin.

The Grizzlies finished the night with 7 steals, and that pressure helped them generate 23 points off turnovers.

Second quarter

The Grizzlies matched their first-quarter output with 27 points, and the Celtics added 26 points to take a 55-54 edge into halftime.

Memphis logged 24 assists and 9 turnovers for a 2.67 assist-to-turnover ratio, a key part of the Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics recap.

The Grindhouse reserves produced 51 bench points, while the Green Machine bench answered with 48.

Third quarter

The Grizzlies put up their best quarter with 34 points, and the Celtics countered with 29 points as the lead swung again.

Memphis hit 14 three-pointers on 33 percent shooting, while Boston made 11 threes on 26 percent from deep.

Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 14 points with 7 rebounds, and Ty Jerome posted 16 points with 7 assists in the prior game player log.

Fourth quarter

The Celtics closed with 33 points in the fourth quarter, and the Grizzlies scored 24 points as Boston finished the late push.

Boston won the rebounding battle 62-43 and turned 18 offensive rebounds into 28 second-chance points.

Memphis shot 47 percent overall and created 15 fast-break points, while Boston converted 87 percent at the line on 30 attempts.

Ty Jerome’s 7-assist line and the team’s 44 points in the paint stood out in Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics full match report.

Postgame

The Celtics finished with 19 assists and 13 turnovers, while the Grizzlies finished with 24 assists and 9 turnovers in a game that featured 16 ties and 12 lead changes.

Boston recorded 52 points in the paint and held a 120.4 offensive rating, while Memphis posted a 112.6 offensive rating and a 120.4 defensive rating.

Memphis Grizzlies post-game interviews centered on the Grizzlies’ 7 steals and Boston’s 26 made free throws as the deciding separation.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics final thoughts start with Memphis holding Boston to 45 percent shooting while losing the rebounding margin 62-43.

The Grizzlies are scheduled to play the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on 3/21/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, with the broadcast listed on FDSSE.

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