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ClippersBoston Celtics @ Memphis Grizzlies: Mar 20, 2026
Celtics vs Grizzlies final: the Boston Celtics beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on March 20, 2026 at FedExForum, Memphis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 29 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 117 |
| Grizzlies | 27 | 27 | 34 | 24 | 112 |
Top Performers
Celtics
- 30 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 11 REB Neemias Queta
- 6 AST Jaylen Brown
Grizzlies
- 23 PTS Tyler Burton
- 7 REB Olivier-Maxence Prosper
- 7 AST Ty Jerome
Celtics vs Grizzlies Box Score
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown GF | 38 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10-23 | 2-5 | 8-8 | +9 |
| Neemias Queta C | 17 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 0 |
| Derrick White G | 35 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6-15 | 2-10 | 0-1 | -2 |
| Jayson Tatum FG | 30 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3-15 | 2-9 | 5-6 | -5 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 20 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 14 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Luka Garza C | 27 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9-12 | 1-3 | 3-5 | +9 |
| Ron Harper Jr. F | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 23 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 31 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5-13 | 3-10 | 6-6 | +9 |
Memphis Grizzlies
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Small G | 26 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-8 | 2-4 | 1-1 | +16 |
| Jaylen Wells F | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper F | 30 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-6 | 5-7 | +2 |
| Ty Jerome GF | 24 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-17 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Taylor Hendricks F | 28 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5-7 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tyler Burton F | 32 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-13 | 5-9 | 4-4 | -8 |
| Walter Clayton Jr G | 26 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-7 | 0-4 | 2-2 | -16 |
| DeJon Jarreau G | 27 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6-14 | 1-5 | 0-1 | -10 |
| Cam Spencer G | 22 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 3-5 | 0-0 | -8 |
Celtics vs Grizzlies Recap
The Celtics beat the Grizzlies by outscoring them 33-24 in the fourth quarter after trailing by 4 through three. Boston moved to 47-23, while Memphis fell to 24-45.
Memphis won the third quarter 34-29 and led 88-84 going into the last period. The score was Celtics 55-54 at halftime. Boston then took the final 12 minutes by 9 points, and it held a 57-35 rebounding edge.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 30 points and 6 assists. Tyler Burton scored 23 for the Grizzlies, and Ty Jerome handed out 7 assists. The Grizzlies made 42 of 90 shots, two more makes than Boston's 40 of 89. Boston closed the gap at the line, where it made 26 of 30 free throws against 14 of 17.
The number to know: 57 rebounds for Boston against 35, which gave the Celtics extra possessions that Memphis' shooting could not cover.
Team Stats
| Celtics | Stat | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| 40-89 | Field Goals | 42-90 |
| 44.9% | FG % | 46.7% |
| 11-42 | 3-Pointers | 14-43 |
| 26.2% | 3P % | 32.6% |
| 26-30 | Free Throws | 14-17 |
| 86.7% | FT % | 82.4% |
| 57 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 18 | Off. Rebounds | 7 |
| 19 | Assists | 24 |
| 4 | Steals | 7 |
| 2 | Blocks | 3 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 20 | Fouls | 23 |
| 9 | Biggest Lead | 7 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics | 51.1% | 10.5% | 39.1% | 0.292 |
 Grizzlies | 54.4% | 8.5% | 15.2% | 0.156 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Celtics vs Grizzlies Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, March 20, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Grizzlies Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN)
- Arena
- FedExForumMemphis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Celtics vs Grizzlies Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Celtics last 5
- W vs Warriors 120-99 Mar 18, 2026
- W vs Suns 120-112 Mar 16, 2026
- W vs Wizards 111-100 Mar 14, 2026
- L @ Thunder 102-104 Mar 12, 2026
- L @ Spurs 116-125 Mar 10, 2026
Grizzlies last 5
- W vs Nuggets 125-118 Mar 18, 2026
- L @ Bulls 107-132 Mar 16, 2026
- L @ Pistons 110-126 Mar 13, 2026
- L vs Mavericks 112-120 Mar 12, 2026
- L @ 76ers 129-139 Mar 10, 2026
Previous meetings
- Nov 12, 2025 Grizzlies @ Celtics 95-131
More NBA Games on Mar 20, 2026
- Final
Golden State Warriors1-3101
Detroit Pistons3-1115Top: Duren 23 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-393
Brooklyn Nets0-492Top: Towns 26 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-295
Houston Rockets4-0117Top: Durant 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers3-0108
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1104Top: Grant 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1115
Denver Nuggets1-2121Top: Murray 31 PTSBox score ›
That covers Celtics vs Grizzlies: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Celtics host the Bulls Oct 30; Grizzlies visit the Trail Blazers Oct 29.
Celtics vs Grizzlies FAQs
Who won Celtics vs Grizzlies on Mar 20, 2026?
The Boston Celtics beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday, March 20, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 30 points.
What are the Celtics and Grizzlies records?
After this game the Celtics were 47-23 and the Grizzlies were 24-45 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Celtics vs Grizzlies?
Jaylen Brown scored 30 for the Celtics. Tyler Burton scored 23 for the Grizzlies.
Who leads the Celtics vs Grizzlies season series?
The Celtics lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Celtics vs Grizzlies game?
The Celtics beat the Grizzlies 131-95 on Nov 12, 2025 at home.
Where was Celtics vs Grizzlies played?
At FedExForum in Memphis, the home arena of the Memphis Grizzlies.
What was the score by quarter in Celtics vs Grizzlies?
Celtics-Grizzlies: Q1 29-27, Q2 26-27, Q3 29-34, Q4 33-24.
What is next for the Celtics and Grizzlies?
Celtics host the Bulls on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET; Grizzlies visit the Trail Blazers on Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 PM ET.