Celtics edge Grizzlies

Boston eked out a 115–101 win over Memphis that shifted East seeding dynamics down the stretch. (sundayguardianlive.com) Jaylen Brown and Daniss Jenkins provided key contributions in the game — full highlights are available for breakdowns on rotations and late‑game execution. (youtube.com)

Boston closed out a 117–112 win over Memphis at FedExForum on March 20, 2026. (nba.com) Jaylen Brown led Boston with 30 points, Luka Garza posted a season-high 22, and Payton Pritchard added 19 as the Celtics rallied in the fourth quarter. (nba.com) The victory was Boston’s fourth straight and moved the Celtics to 47–23, leaving them 1.5 games ahead of the New York Knicks for the East’s No. 2 seed after the Knicks’ 93–92 win earlier Friday. (nba.com) Memphis was thin on depth — the Grizzlies listed nine players on the injury report — and relied on 10‑day signee Tyler Burton, who led Memphis with a career-high 23 points in the game. (nba.com) Boston flipped a late deficit by going on a 21–5 scoring run over roughly 7:06 in the fourth quarter, turning a 103–102 Memphis lead into a decisive advantage. (foxsports.com) Up next, the Celtics host the Minnesota Timberwolves while the Grizzlies travel to Charlotte as the regular season moves closer to the April play‑in window. (espn.com)

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