What to Know
- The Celtics' three-game win streak was snapped with the 127-121 defeat.
- The Grizzlies (16-8) have won eight of their last nine games.
- Marcus Smart had three points on 1-of-11 shooting in his return to TD Garden.
- Ja Morant scored a game-high 32 points for Memphis.
- Sam Hauser exited the game in the first half with a right adductor strain.
- Next: The C's will have four days off before hosting the Pistons on Thursday night.
The Boston Celtics came up short against the Memphis Grizzlies in Saturday night's showdown at TD Garden.
Marcus Smart emerged victorious in his first game against his former team, a 127-121 Memphis win. The ex-Celtics guard had only three points on 1-of-11 shooting, but he'll still have the bragging rights over his former teammates until their next matchup.
Ja Morant had a game-high 32 points to propel the Grizzlies to victory. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 27, including 14 in the fourth quarter.
Jrue Holiday led the C's with 23 points. Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard added 22 apiece.
Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Saturday's game:
