Final: Celtics 109, Grizzlies 106 - Celtics survive furious Memphis run to win third straight

Game 10: Celtics (-3.5) at. Memphis, 9:00 p.m., FedExForum

Injuries: Boston - Danilo Gallinari, Robert Williams, Luke Kornet (personal reasons)  Memphis: Danny Green (knee), Jaren Jackson, Jr. (foot), Steven Adams (questionable, ankle)

Memphis probable starters: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Santi Aldama, Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams.

Refs: James Capers (#19), Eric Dalen (#37), Mousa Dagher (#28)

A little something about the game: Expect another shootout tonight in a matchup between the 2nd (Boston) and 7th (Memphis)-ranked offenses and the 22nd (Memphis) and 23rd (Boston)-ranked defenses. Boston is ranked third in 3-point percentage while Memphis is 6th. These are two teams with high-powered stars, shooting, and a desire to play uptempo. One of these teams might reach 150 tonight. 

How Boston wins: Memphis has the same problem Boston has had with keeping teams off the offensive glass. Memphis is tied with Utah, giving up 12.8 offensive rebounds per game, 3rd-most in the NBA (Boston, by the way, has improved to 12th). Boston can get some points on the glass if they want to crash, but they have to be careful if they do because missing on those rebounds means transition opportunities. Boston has the third-best transition defense according to Cleaning The Glass, so there's a balance. 

Defensively, I expect them to get extra switchy in this game and hope Memphis goes into a lot of iso. The Grizzlies are averaging seven-fewer assists and eight-fewer field goal attempts in their losses so far, which means they aren’t moving the ball and burning a lot of clock trying to isolate. 

How Memphis wins: They love to shoot the 3, and they make a bunch at home and in their wins. Ja Morant has shown a stronger outside game season, so if the Celtics go under screens and dare him to win the game, he just might do it. This game could simply hinge on whether Morant is feeling it from the outside. He’s shooting 50% from deep in Grizzlies wins, 25% in losses. He’s also averaging 3.7 fewer assists in losses, so Morant isolations are fine. Just don’t over-help.

Things I’m looking for:

- Attacking the basket: They had a monster shooting night against New York. I’m definitely afraid they're going to fall in love with the 3 in this game and see if they can replicate it. Not only should they be sure to attack right away, the Grizzlies are the sixth-worst in free throw attempts allowed in the NBA and they're on a back-to-back. They’ll be a little tired and a step slow. Attacking the paint could lead to free throws and putbacks all night. 

- Smart decisions: The Knicks game was Smart’s best game all season. Keep up the attack, work it out of the post more, and don’t get lulled into a bunch of early 3-pointers. 

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