nba Game Recap
Grizzlies Down Boston 127-121 - Match Report
The Celtics were burned for 32 points by Ja Morant on Saturday as the Grizzlies picked up a 127-121 win at TD Garden.
Memphis won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +7.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 239.0.
Memphis got 27 points from Jaren Jackson Jr. and another 18 points from Brandon Clarke. Ja Morant contributed 9 assists, while Ja Morant cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Boston got 23 points from Jrue Holiday in a losing cause and another 22 points from Payton Pritchard. Jayson Tatum contributed 9 assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum had 13 rebounds.
Memphis led at halftime, 66-54.
The rebound battle favored Memphis as they grabbed 52 boards, while Boston only had 51
Next game, Memphis takes its act on the road to face Washington looking for another win. For Boston, they head home to face Detroit.