Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
BOS
MEM18.6PointsBOS17.3
- MEM5.9ReboundsBOS8.8

MEM5.6AssistsBOS5.4
MEM1.2StealsBOS1.7
MEM1.6BlocksBOS1.3
| MEM | Stat | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| 25–57 | Record | 56–26 |
| Offense | ||
| -5.8, 24th in the league | Net rating | 4th in the league, 7.9(better) |
| 110.4, 25th in the league | Offensive rating | 2nd in the league, 118.1(better) |
| 103.6, 5th in the league | Pace | 30th in the league, 97.1 |
| 53.3, 24th in the league | eFG% | 11th in the league, 55.3(better) |
| 12.7, 22nd in the league | TOV% | 1st in the league, 10.5(better) |
| 24.7, 19th in the league | OREB% | 6th in the league, 29.2(better) |
| 0.251(better), 21st in the league | FT rate | 30th in the league, 0.207 |
| Defense | ||
| 116.2, 23rd in the league | Defensive rating | 4th in the league, 110.2(better) |
| 56.2, 26th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 4th in the league, 52.3(better) |
| 12.8(better), 8th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 26th in the league, 11.0 |
| 70.9, 29th in the league | DREB% | 4th in the league, 75.7(better) |
| 0.262, 15th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 6th in the league, 0.245(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Memphis Grizzlies
- Zach EdeyQuestionable· back Oct 1Cost -2.5 per 100
Report note
The young center has shown encouraging development during his first two seasons and still projects to receive significant frontcourt minutes. However, Memphis now possesses additional depth in the frontcourt, creating some uncertainty regarding lineup combinations. Injuries have limited Edey to 66 regular-season appearances through two years, so his health is a far bigger concern.
- Jaylen WellsQuestionable· back Oct 1Cost -0.3 per 100
Report note
Wells' defensive ability and complementary skill set could help him carve out a role alongside the Grizzlies' established core. However, increased competition for minutes may make consistent opportunities more difficult to secure. In addition to Boozer, the Grizzlies also added forward Karim Lopez in the first round.
- Scotty Pippen Jr.Questionable· back Oct 1
Report note
Pippen will have to gain clearance ahead of training camp after undergoing a toe procedure in March, but he certainly appears to be a winner of the team's offseason moves. Ty Jerome (ankle) poses a significant risk to Pippen's role, however, and the two guards figure to engage in a battle for the top role at the point this fall. Pippen is looking to bounce back following an injury-ruined 2025-25 campaign, during which he averaged 11.4 points, 4.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 21.2 minutes per game across 10 regular-season appearances (six starts).
- Karim LopezQuestionable
Report note
Undisclosed
- Walter Clayton Jr.Questionable· back Oct 1
Report note
Clayton is still dealing with a sprained right knee and will end up missing the entirety of Summer League play. The 23-year-old guard will now turn his attention toward thre 2026-27 campaign, and he's expected to provide backcourt depth during his second season in the Association.
Boston Celtics
Nobody listed.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.8 | 18.6 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 16.6 / 3.6 / 1.4 | 0.3 | |
| 26.4 | 12.5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 9.2 / 2.0 / 0.8 | -1.6 | |
| Cedric Coward | 25.8 | 13.6 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 15.2 / 3.2 / 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 23.8 | 11.1 | 2.5 | 5.6 | 9.4 / 2.0 / 7.8 | 0.8 | |
| 23.5 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 5.0 / 3.0 / 1.6 | -0.2 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.1 | 16.5 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 11.2 / 3.2 / 4.0 | 5.0 | |
| 32.4 | 17.0 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 17.8 / 2.8 / 5.6 | 1.8 | |
| 30.6 | 17.3 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 15.0 / 4.6 / 2.6 | 2.4 | |
| 25.3 | 10.2 | 8.4 | 1.7 | 13.2 / 8.4 / 2.6 | 3.9 | |
| 24.7 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 11.2 / 4.2 / 2.6 | 1.5 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 101–132 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Lost 101–147 | – | – | |
| Apr 8 | Lost 119–136 | – | – | |
| Apr 6 | Lost 126–142 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Lost 115–131 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2 | Lost 100–109 | – | – | |
| Apr 30 | Lost 93–106 | – | – | |
| Apr 28 | Lost 97–113 | – | – | |
| Apr 26 | Won 128–96 | – | – | |
| Apr 24 | Won 108–100 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 46.0 (lg 49.8) , 29th in the league | 13.2 (lg 13.6) , 18th in the league | 13.7 (lg 14.2) , 19th in the league |
| Forwards | 34.4 (lg 37.4) , 28th in the league | 13.9 (lg 15.3) , 28th in the league | 6.1 (lg 7.0) , 28th in the league |
| Centers | 9.3 (lg 10.7) , 26th in the league | 6.8 (lg 7.5) , 27th in the league | 1.4 (lg 1.9) , 28th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 50.4 (lg 49.8) , 13th in the league | 13.7 (lg 13.6) , 13th in the league | 14.5 (lg 14.2) , 10th in the league |
| Forwards | 41.2 (lg 37.4) , 2nd in the league | 17.1 (lg 15.3) , 2nd in the league | 7.5 (lg 7.0) , 8th in the league |
| Centers | 11.4 (lg 10.7) , 8th in the league | 8.5 (lg 7.5) , 4th in the league | 2.3 (lg 1.9) , 6th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.