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Recap - Celtics Defeat Memphis 131-91

Boston cruised to victory on Sunday, running Memphis out of the gym and running up a 131-91 score at TD Garden.

The Celtics were a -19.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 220.0.

Boston got 34 points from Jayson Tatum and another 26 points from Kristaps Porzingis. Jayson Tatum contributed 7 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Memphis got 19 points from Scotty Pippen Jr. in a losing cause and another 18 points from Gregory Jackson. Jacob Gilyard contributed 6 assists for the Grizzlies, while Tosan Evbuomwan had 12 rebounds.

Boston led at halftime, 70-50.

The rebound battle favored Boston as they grabbed 57 boards, while Memphis only had 45

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hawks. The Grizzlies will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.