⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Celtics got 13 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ MEM better than we expected
-6Q117-24
-7Q223-32
+8Q333-27
-8Q434-39
▼ BOS better than we expected
The fourth quarter was where it moved most, 8 points worse than our numbers for the Grizzlies.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Celtics won, and why the Grizzlies did not.
From the game
Made sixteen threes to their seven- They went cold, seven of 29 from three
- Could not get to the line, 23 free throws to their 38
Key battles
7Threes made16
24%Three-point accuracy43%
30Free throws made18
39%Shooting from the field51%
📊The numbers
| MEM | BOS | |
|---|---|---|
| 39% | Shooting from the field | 51% |
| 7 | Threes made | 16 |
| 24% | Three-point accuracy | 43% |
| 30 | Free throws made | 18 |
| 44 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 26 | Assists | 29 |
