Celtics Wrap: Boston Defeats Shorthanded Grizzlies In Wild Finish

The Boston Celtics defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, 102-100 at FedExForum on Sunday to extend their winning streak to six games.

With the win, the Celtics improved to 11-2 on the season, while the Grizzles fell to 3-10 on the campaign.

Check out the full box score here.

ONE BIG TAKEAWAY
The Celtics faced the Grizzlies for the first time since the three-team deal brought Kristaps Poringis to Boston and sent Marcus Smart to Memphis.

Smart was unable to play in the matchup against his former team due to a left ankle injury he suffered on Tuesday night in the In-Season Tournament game against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Celtics took advantage of the short-handed Grizzlies.

In a hard-fought game, the Celtics and Grizzlies traded baskets and leads throughout the game with Boston eventually coming off with the two-point win after preventing Memphis from tying the game when Porzingis blocked Ziaire Williams’ 18-foot shot and time expired.

The Celtics and Grizzlies will meet in Boston on Feb. 4 when Boston hosts Memphis at TD Garden.

STARS OF THE GAME
— Porzingis led the Celtics with 26 points, eight rebounds and six blocks — including one at the buzzer to stop the Grizzlies from tying the game.

— Tatum finished the night with 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes played.

–Hauser led all reserves off the bench with 15 points including going five for seven from beyond the three-point arc.

WAGER WATCH
FanDuel Sportsbook set the odds at +600 that Jaylen Brown would hit the first basket of the night. The Celtics guard cleared those odds when he made a driving dunk to open the scoring of the game securing a $700 payout on a $100 wager on the 27-year-old.

UP NEXT
The Celtics wrap up their four-game road trip on Monday night when they travel to Charlotte to take on the Hornets. Tipoff from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.