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Post Game - Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Sunday, February 4 (W)
by gyso Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:22 pm
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Re: Post Game - Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Sunday, February 4 (W)
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Re: Post Game - Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Sunday, February 4 (W)
by gyso Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:51 pm
Celtics-Grizzlies takeaways: Tatum, Porzingis dominate on Marcus Smart Night
https://sports.yahoo.com/celtics-grizzlies-takeaways-tatum-porzingis-013702566.html
Justin Leger
Sun, Feb 4, 2024, 8:37 PM EST·5 min read
Celtics-Grizzlies takeaways: Tatum, Porzingis dominate on Marcus Smart Night originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Three Key Storylines
No answers for Jayson Tatum or Kristaps Porzingis
Jordan Walsh is on the board
An emotional return for Marcus Smart
The Boston Celtics took care of business against an extremely short-handed Memphis Grizzlies squad on Sunday night.
Memphis listed 13 players, including star guard Ja Morant and ex-C's guard Marcus Smart, on their injury report for the matchup. While Smart didn't get to suit up against his former team, he did get a warm welcome back to TD Garden from the team and the loyal fans in attendance.
As for the game itself, the Celtics started cold but found their groove in the second quarter. They ended the first half on a 24-6 run and kept their foot on the gas from there, asserting their dominance with a 131-91 win. That marked their second-largest margin of victory and their fewest points allowed this season.
Without Jaylen Brown (low back tightness), the C's were led by fellow All-Star Jayson Tatum (34 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (26 points). After Boston emptied the bench to start the fourth quarter, two-way big man Neemias Queta made his presence felt with eight points, eight rebounds, and two steals in only nine minutes.
Scotty Pippen Jr. (19 points) and GG Jackson (18 points) paced the Grizzlies in the scoring column.
The Celtics (38-12) will enjoy two days off before continuing their homestand Wednesday night vs. the Atlanta Hawks (22-27). First, here are three takeaways from Sunday's action.
No answers for Jayson Tatum or Kristaps Porzingis
A well-rested Tatum feasted on the lowly, short-handed Grizzlies.
The five-time All-Star started hot with 11 points in the first quarter. He only got better as the game went on, notching 12 more points in the second to enter the half with 23.
Tatum continued to make it look easy and help Boston pull away in the third. The 25-year-old tallied 34 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and a steal before being benched at the start of the fourth quarter with a big lead. He made 12 of his 22 shots, including six of his 12 3-pointers.
The Grizzlies also couldn't contain Porzingis, who helped Tatum put the game out of reach. The 7-foot-2 Latvian finished with 26 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3-PT), 17 of them coming in the first half. He also totaled eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal in 27 minutes before being sitting the entire fourth.
Tatum and Porzingis combined for 60 points on 22-of-39 shooting through three quarters.
They'll have extra fresh legs when they host the Hawks on Wednesday night. That's particularly important for Porzingis, who has dealt with some ankle issues recently.
Jordan Walsh is on the board
Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh only appeared in two regular-season games before Sunday night. He had four rebounds in three minutes during his NBA debut on Jan. 17 and logged his first assist in the second game against the Miami Heat on Jan. 25, again only playing three minutes.
With the game essentially decided heading into the fourth quarter, Walsh and the rest of Boston's reserves had their time to shine. The Celtics' 38th overall pick in the 2023 draft took advantage of his opportunity.
Walsh earned the first points of his NBA career with a strong transition dunk and the TD Garden crowd reacted accordingly.
That was Walsh's only shot attempt in his eight minutes. The Arkansas product also logged an assist and a rebound.
Marcus Smart gets a warm welcome back to Boston
The game was overshadowed by the anticipated return of Marcus Smart. It was the longtime Celtics guard's first appearance at TD Garden since being sent to Memphis last summer in the three-team deal that brought Porzingis to Boston.
Before tip-off, C's fans showed their appreciation for Smart by giving him a standing ovation as he entered the arena. He also took a moment to greet a few of his former teammates.
The Celtics honored Smart with an emotional tribute video during the first quarter. Fans followed with another standing ovation along with "We love Marcus" chants.
Later, the C's recognized Smart's off-the-court contributions by giving him the "Hero Among Us" honor. The "Hero Among Us" award is presented "to an individual or individuals who, through their unique commitment and humanitarian spirit, have made exceptional and lasting contributions to our community."
Smart made a tremendous impact with his charitable contributions during his nine years in Boston. One of his biggest contributions was his YounGameChanger Foundation, which creates opportunities through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) assistance for inner-city youth and provides inspiration for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
"What you'll see today... His effect that he's had on people off the court is even more than what he's done on the court," Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said of Smart before Sunday's game.
Toward the end of the game, Celtics fans came together one last time for a "Thank you, Marcus" chant.
Smart unfortunately didn't suit up against the C's due to a finger injury that has kept him sidelined since Jan. 9. Still, it surely was a night the former Defensive Player of the Year won't forget.
https://sports.yahoo.com/celtics-grizzlies-takeaways-tatum-porzingis-013702566.html
Justin Leger
Sun, Feb 4, 2024, 8:37 PM EST·5 min read
Celtics-Grizzlies takeaways: Tatum, Porzingis dominate on Marcus Smart Night originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Three Key Storylines
No answers for Jayson Tatum or Kristaps Porzingis
Jordan Walsh is on the board
An emotional return for Marcus Smart
The Boston Celtics took care of business against an extremely short-handed Memphis Grizzlies squad on Sunday night.
Memphis listed 13 players, including star guard Ja Morant and ex-C's guard Marcus Smart, on their injury report for the matchup. While Smart didn't get to suit up against his former team, he did get a warm welcome back to TD Garden from the team and the loyal fans in attendance.
As for the game itself, the Celtics started cold but found their groove in the second quarter. They ended the first half on a 24-6 run and kept their foot on the gas from there, asserting their dominance with a 131-91 win. That marked their second-largest margin of victory and their fewest points allowed this season.
Without Jaylen Brown (low back tightness), the C's were led by fellow All-Star Jayson Tatum (34 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (26 points). After Boston emptied the bench to start the fourth quarter, two-way big man Neemias Queta made his presence felt with eight points, eight rebounds, and two steals in only nine minutes.
Scotty Pippen Jr. (19 points) and GG Jackson (18 points) paced the Grizzlies in the scoring column.
The Celtics (38-12) will enjoy two days off before continuing their homestand Wednesday night vs. the Atlanta Hawks (22-27). First, here are three takeaways from Sunday's action.
No answers for Jayson Tatum or Kristaps Porzingis
A well-rested Tatum feasted on the lowly, short-handed Grizzlies.
The five-time All-Star started hot with 11 points in the first quarter. He only got better as the game went on, notching 12 more points in the second to enter the half with 23.
Tatum continued to make it look easy and help Boston pull away in the third. The 25-year-old tallied 34 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and a steal before being benched at the start of the fourth quarter with a big lead. He made 12 of his 22 shots, including six of his 12 3-pointers.
The Grizzlies also couldn't contain Porzingis, who helped Tatum put the game out of reach. The 7-foot-2 Latvian finished with 26 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3-PT), 17 of them coming in the first half. He also totaled eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal in 27 minutes before being sitting the entire fourth.
Tatum and Porzingis combined for 60 points on 22-of-39 shooting through three quarters.
They'll have extra fresh legs when they host the Hawks on Wednesday night. That's particularly important for Porzingis, who has dealt with some ankle issues recently.
Jordan Walsh is on the board
Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh only appeared in two regular-season games before Sunday night. He had four rebounds in three minutes during his NBA debut on Jan. 17 and logged his first assist in the second game against the Miami Heat on Jan. 25, again only playing three minutes.
With the game essentially decided heading into the fourth quarter, Walsh and the rest of Boston's reserves had their time to shine. The Celtics' 38th overall pick in the 2023 draft took advantage of his opportunity.
Walsh earned the first points of his NBA career with a strong transition dunk and the TD Garden crowd reacted accordingly.
That was Walsh's only shot attempt in his eight minutes. The Arkansas product also logged an assist and a rebound.
Marcus Smart gets a warm welcome back to Boston
The game was overshadowed by the anticipated return of Marcus Smart. It was the longtime Celtics guard's first appearance at TD Garden since being sent to Memphis last summer in the three-team deal that brought Porzingis to Boston.
Before tip-off, C's fans showed their appreciation for Smart by giving him a standing ovation as he entered the arena. He also took a moment to greet a few of his former teammates.
The Celtics honored Smart with an emotional tribute video during the first quarter. Fans followed with another standing ovation along with "We love Marcus" chants.
Later, the C's recognized Smart's off-the-court contributions by giving him the "Hero Among Us" honor. The "Hero Among Us" award is presented "to an individual or individuals who, through their unique commitment and humanitarian spirit, have made exceptional and lasting contributions to our community."
Smart made a tremendous impact with his charitable contributions during his nine years in Boston. One of his biggest contributions was his YounGameChanger Foundation, which creates opportunities through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) assistance for inner-city youth and provides inspiration for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
"What you'll see today... His effect that he's had on people off the court is even more than what he's done on the court," Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said of Smart before Sunday's game.
Toward the end of the game, Celtics fans came together one last time for a "Thank you, Marcus" chant.
Smart unfortunately didn't suit up against the C's due to a finger injury that has kept him sidelined since Jan. 9. Still, it surely was a night the former Defensive Player of the Year won't forget.
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Re: Post Game - Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Sunday, February 4 (W)
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Re: Post Game - Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Sunday, February 4 (W)
by NYCelt Mon Feb 05, 2024 1:19 pm
Well deserved homecoming for Smart.
I'll always believe that if only Rob Williams had been healthy the deal to acquire Porzingis might have never been needed and Smart could have grabbed a banner here.
Reality, unfortunately, takes it's own direction.
Still, it was one fantastic treat watching Smart play in Boston.
I'll always believe that if only Rob Williams had been healthy the deal to acquire Porzingis might have never been needed and Smart could have grabbed a banner here.
Reality, unfortunately, takes it's own direction.
Still, it was one fantastic treat watching Smart play in Boston.
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Re: Post Game - Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Sunday, February 4 (W)
by dbrown4 Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:41 pm
A true beast on the court and a very caring, loving person off the court. We were blessed to have him. Very sorry about his fortunes after he has left here, but it is a business. No offense. Marcus is always welcome in Boston.
Interesting game. It looked like for a while, we were going to relive the Lakers game. Grizz hung tough far longer than anyone in the world would have expected given only 3 players were eligible and on the court at a time. Then in a matter of about 3 minutes coming at the end of the half, Grizz missed a couple of shots and we were up by 20 by the half. Then in the second half, same thing happened early in the 4th. Final score we won by 40. That was it. Two huge runs almost in the blink of an eye.
Of course the media has been waiting for a Lakers-like, complete collapse and meltdown game from us all season to load up the truck on our future. Holster your weapons. We're not folding up like a cheap suit. I'm not even going to use this MEM game as an example. We're fine as of today. If Brad thinks we need some tweaking, go for it. Besides, there are far more interesting storylines out there right now with Embiid's impending injury/surgery/fate of the 76ers, the trade deadline and MIL appearing to implode. Just see last night's game vs. Jazz. Before turning out the lights last night, I checked into this game. 3rd quarter, Buck were up by 19. Crap! I shut the lights out. Wake up in the middle of the night to check scores and lo and behold, the Jazz win by 15!!
Boston needs to widen the EC gap. Let's get to a 7-game lead from our closest competitor by the ASG. That's doable. ATL is up next. Should be a very good game. ATL is tough. That will be a good marking game if we are back on track.
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Interesting game. It looked like for a while, we were going to relive the Lakers game. Grizz hung tough far longer than anyone in the world would have expected given only 3 players were eligible and on the court at a time. Then in a matter of about 3 minutes coming at the end of the half, Grizz missed a couple of shots and we were up by 20 by the half. Then in the second half, same thing happened early in the 4th. Final score we won by 40. That was it. Two huge runs almost in the blink of an eye.
Of course the media has been waiting for a Lakers-like, complete collapse and meltdown game from us all season to load up the truck on our future. Holster your weapons. We're not folding up like a cheap suit. I'm not even going to use this MEM game as an example. We're fine as of today. If Brad thinks we need some tweaking, go for it. Besides, there are far more interesting storylines out there right now with Embiid's impending injury/surgery/fate of the 76ers, the trade deadline and MIL appearing to implode. Just see last night's game vs. Jazz. Before turning out the lights last night, I checked into this game. 3rd quarter, Buck were up by 19. Crap! I shut the lights out. Wake up in the middle of the night to check scores and lo and behold, the Jazz win by 15!!
Boston needs to widen the EC gap. Let's get to a 7-game lead from our closest competitor by the ASG. That's doable. ATL is up next. Should be a very good game. ATL is tough. That will be a good marking game if we are back on track.
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Re: Post Game - Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Sunday, February 4 (W)
by dboss Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:37 pm
Nice tribute for Marcus. Good win against a team that has more injuries than a hospital ward.
Something tells me that Marcus will return to the Celtics at some point.
db I agree with you. The Celtics should be able to string together enough wins prior to the ASG to stretch their 5 game lead to 7 games. Aside from the Bucks losing 3 out of 4 Rivers coached game, both the Cavs and the Knicks have been playing very well. Those 3 teams are all bunched together. I have not looked at their remaining schedule leading up to the ASG but I will be watching their games.
Something tells me that Marcus will return to the Celtics at some point.
db I agree with you. The Celtics should be able to string together enough wins prior to the ASG to stretch their 5 game lead to 7 games. Aside from the Bucks losing 3 out of 4 Rivers coached game, both the Cavs and the Knicks have been playing very well. Those 3 teams are all bunched together. I have not looked at their remaining schedule leading up to the ASG but I will be watching their games.
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Re: Post Game - Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Sunday, February 4 (W)
by dboss Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:12 pm
I just had to look at the schedules.
I would bet that the Cavs will be in 2nd place by the ASG. They have won 13 out of 14. Do not be surprised if the Bucks are sitting in 4th place. (They got Suns on the road and the T'wolves, Hornets, Nuggets and Heat at home and then Memphis on the road)
Knicks (Memphis, Dallas and Indy at home plus Rockets and Magic on the road)
Cavs (Kings at home and Wizards, Nets and Raptors on the road and then Sixers and Bulls at home)
I would bet that the Cavs will be in 2nd place by the ASG. They have won 13 out of 14. Do not be surprised if the Bucks are sitting in 4th place. (They got Suns on the road and the T'wolves, Hornets, Nuggets and Heat at home and then Memphis on the road)
Knicks (Memphis, Dallas and Indy at home plus Rockets and Magic on the road)
Cavs (Kings at home and Wizards, Nets and Raptors on the road and then Sixers and Bulls at home)
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