Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies: preview and player stats
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Boston Celtics at Memphis Grizzlies
FedExForum · Memphis, TN
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MEM
BOS26.3PointsMEM26.2
BOS6.8ReboundsMEM9.8
BOS7.5AssistsMEM5.5
BOS2.1StealsMEM1.5
BOS1.3BlocksMEM1.3
| BOS | Stat | MEM |
|---|---|---|
| 10–2 | Record | 7–4 |
| Offense | ||
| 11.4(better), 1st in the league | Net rating | 10th in the league, 5.9 |
| 116.3(better), 6th in the league | Offensive rating | 7th in the league, 115.3 |
| 97.6, 28th in the league | Pace | 16th in the league, 101.3 |
| 54.7, 11th in the league | eFG% | 7th in the league, 55.0(better) |
| 12.6(better), 14th in the league | TOV% | 17th in the league, 13.4 |
| 30.2(better), 6th in the league | OREB% | 9th in the league, 29.9 |
| 0.272(better), 20th in the league | FT rate | 25th in the league, 0.255 |
| Defense | ||
| 104.9(better), 3rd in the league | Defensive rating | 10th in the league, 109.5 |
| 50.4(better), 4th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 13th in the league, 52.3 |
| 14.1(better), 7th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 25th in the league, 11.6 |
| 71.3, 24th in the league | DREB% | 7th in the league, 75.1(better) |
| 0.269, 11th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 9th in the league, 0.262(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Boston Celtics
- Paul GeorgeDay to day· back Nov 15Report updated ·
Report note
George (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Toronto, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. George will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Mavericks. With the veteran forward sidelined, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser and Hugo Gonzalez are all candidates to see increased playing time.
Memphis Grizzlies
- Scotty Pippen Jr.Out· back Nov 21Report updated ·
Report note
Pippen (back) remains out for Wednesday's game against Denver, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports. With Pippen set to miss another game, Memphis will continue to operate without one of its backcourt reserves. He has now been sidelined for six straight contests due to the back issue and can be considered week-to-week until Memphis offers an update on his recovery. Cam Spencer remains worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.
- Quinten PostOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
Report note
Post (concussion) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. Post suffered a concussion during Monday's 118-102 win over the Raptors, and now he will have to clear a series of steps before he's allowed to return to the court. Taylor Hendricks will help pick up the slack while Post is sidelined.
- Richie SaundersOut· back Dec 1Report updated ·
Report note
Saunders signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Saunders is still on the mend from a torn right ACL that he suffered during his final year at BYU. However, he has been cleared for on-court activities and will be allowed to practice with the Grizzlies now that he's officially signed with the team.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.9 | 26.3 | 6.1 | 7.5 | |
| 30.1 | 22.0 | 5.2 | 3.8 | |
| 29.8 | 12.8 | 2.9 | 5.2 | |
| 27.3 | 13.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 | |
| 22.6 | 9.2 | 6.8 | 1.8 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.3 | 16.1 | 9.8 | 5.5 | |
| 30.7 | 26.2 | 3.5 | 4.8 | |
| Cedric Coward | 28.3 | 12.6 | 8.8 | 2.8 |
| 27.3 | 12.0 | 2.8 | 1.3 | |
| 23.6 | 10.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 | Won 98–93 | −4.5, covered | 215.5, went under | |
| Nov 10 | Won 123–101 | −1.5, covered | 217.5, went over | |
| Nov 8 | Won 117–97 | −13.5, covered | 222.5, went under | |
| Nov 6 | Won 119–80 | −10.5, covered | 209.5, went under | |
| Nov 4 | Won 109–102 | −11.5, did not cover | 222.5, went under |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11 | Lost 118–123 | +3.5, did not cover | 231.5, went over | |
| Nov 9 | Won 118–102 | −1.5, covered | 225.5, went under | |
| Nov 6 | Lost 97–128 | +4.5, did not cover | 224.5, went over | |
| Nov 4 | Lost 103–107 | −5.5, did not cover | 228.5, went under | |
| Nov 2 | Lost 134–135 | −5.5, did not cover | 231.5, went over |
Standings
Full standingsWhat each absence costs in Keel Impact, the key players’ last five games, each defense by position and both teams against the line — with Pro
The box score appears at tip-off.
Season series
BOS 0, MEM 0- Feb 18 · this gameBoston Celtics at Memphis Grizzlies
- Mar 11Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
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