Venue & Timing
Location: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
Tipoff: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Boston
Injury Report
Boston Celtics:
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) — OUT for season
Kristaps Porzingis & Jrue Holiday — traded in offseason, leaving roster thinner
Memphis Grizzlies:
Brandon Clarke (knee synovitis) — OUT
Ty Jerome (calf strain) — OUT
Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) — OUT
Zach Edey (ankle) — day-to-day, possible return
Player Matchups
Jaylen Brown (BOS) vs. Ja Morant (MEM)
Brown is averaging 28 PPG, carrying Boston’s offense. Morant leads Memphis with 18.9 PPG, 8.1 APG, but is shooting just 35.2% FG and 16.7% 3PT, making efficiency a concern.
Derrick White (BOS) vs. Desmond Bane (MEM)
White has stepped up as a secondary scorer and perimeter defender. Bane’s shooting consistency will be crucial for Memphis.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM) vs. Boston Frontcourt
Jackson adds 17.2 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.4 BPG, but struggles with rebounding. Boston’s rotating bigs will look to exploit that weakness.
Team Recent Form
Boston Celtics:
Lost 102–100 to Philadelphia on Tuesday
Inconsistent: alternating wins and losses over last five games
Offense: 116 points per 100 possessions (league average)
Defense: top-10 rating, but weaker than past seasons
Shooting slump: just 32% from three, 3rd-worst in NBA
Memphis Grizzlies:
Lost 133–120 to Knicks on Tuesday
Dropped 6 of last 7 games
Ranked 22nd in scoring (113.8 PPG), 26th FG% (43.8%)
Defense: allowing 118.7 PPG, 22nd in NBA
Series History
Last season: teams split 1-1, with the road team winning each time
Celtics lead all-time series comfortably, but Memphis has stolen wins in Boston in recent years.
Betting Trends
Celtics: 4-8 ATS this season
Grizzlies: 3-9 ATS this season
Both teams: Under in 7 of 12 games
Score Projection: Celtics 114 – Grizzlies 104
Summary: With Jayson Tatum sidelined, Boston leans heavily on Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. Memphis, meanwhile, is battling inefficiency from Ja Morant and defensive lapses. Both teams are fatigued, but Boston’s home-court advantage and steadier defense tilt the matchup.
Game Odds
Memphis Grizzlies 229
Boston Celtics – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, November 11, 2025
