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Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 17 | 27 | 98 |
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Grizzlies downed the Celtics 113-98. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Grizzlies owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Grizzlies' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Grizzlies locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Grizzlies per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Grizzlies · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Grizzlies · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.