The Boston Celtics grabbed a gritty win against a tough Grizzlies team on the road in Memphis. Led by Jayson Tatum, who finished with 39 points, four rebounds, and four assists, the Celtics now move to 7-3 on the year.
Monday was a special night around the league. All 30 teams were in action, while there will be no games tomorrow to honor election day. Before the game Grant Williams offered a quick message about the importance of getting out the vote.
A late push from the Grizzlies certainly made things interesting for Boston once the game was underway, aided in part by some erratic decisions by the Celtics down the stretch. But with Jayson Tatum at the helm, the Celts were able to secure the victory.
In the end it was a complicated affair for Boston. Jaylen Brown had a choppy night, logging seven of Boston’s fifteen turnovers. At the same time, though, Tatum, Marcus Smart, and Al Horford had particularly good games. Here’s what you missed: