- Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Friday, the Memphis Grizzlies (24-44) will host the Boston Celtics (46-23) at the FedExForum.
In their most recent game, the Celtics secured a victory against the Warriors, finishing 120-99. Boston achieved a field goal percentage of 47.8% (44 out of 92) and was successful on 14 of 39 attempts from three-point range. At the free throw line, they excelled, converting 18 of 19 attempts for an impressive 94.7%. The Celtics dominated the rebounding stats with 49 total boards, including 15 offensive rebounds. Additionally, they registered 22 assists while forcing the Warriors into 14 turnovers and making 12 steals. Defensively, Boston held Golden State to a 40% shooting efficiency (36 of 90). The Warriors managed 26 assists and recorded 12 steals. They pulled down 39 rebounds (14 offensive and 25 defensive) and achieved a free throw percentage of 70.8%, with 17 successful attempts out of 24. Golden State struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 10 of 43 attempts, and the foul count was 20 for the Celtics and 17 for the Warriors.
Jaylen Brown was a standout player in the last game, shooting 55.0% from the field and dishing out 5 assists. He logged 35 minutes on the court, grabbing 6 rebounds and scoring 32 points on 11 of 20 shooting.
The Celtics come into this clash holding a record of 46-23 for the season. They average 114.4 points per game (ranking 20th in the NBA) with a shooting percentage of 46.5%. Boston is connecting on 36.2% of their three-point shots (1,061 of 2,931) and holds an 80.5% success rate from the free throw line. The team averages 46.3 rebounds per game and has tallied 1,697 assists this season, positioned 27th for assists in the league. They average 12.3 turnovers per game and commit 19.2 personal fouls.
On defense, the Celtics force an average of 12.6 turnovers each game and commit 18.3 fouls. They currently rank 6th in the league for assists allowed, having surrendered 1,715. The Celtics’ defense allows opponents a shooting percentage of 44.1% (2,633 of 5,975) and an average of 41.7 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 35.7% from three-point range, with the Celtics ranking 1st in the league for points allowed per game (107.0).
The Grizzlies, last seen in action, secured a 125-118 victory against the Nuggets. On the rebounding front, Memphis allowed Denver to secure 46 rebounds overall (7 offensive). They shot 36.1% from beyond the arc, sinking 13 of 36 and converting 17 out of 22 free throw attempts (77.3%). The Nuggets shot 44 of 90 from the floor, achieving a shooting percentage of 48.9%. Memphis ended the game with 42 out of 98 field goal attempts, translating to a 42.9% efficiency, while hitting 16 of their 49 three-point attempts (32.7%). They made 25 free throws out of 32 attempts, with the Nuggets committing 24 fouls. Memphis forced 10 turnovers while securing 12 steals and was able to grab 36 defensive and 12 offensive rebounds totaling 48 for the game.
Ty Jerome played a crucial role, scoring 21 points in 25 minutes with 9 assists. He shot 53.3%, making 8 of 15 attempts, and also gathered 9 rebounds.
Memphis currently sits with a record of 24-44 this season. They boast a shooting accuracy of 46.0% from the field, ranking 23rd in the league. The Grizzlies have scored a total of 7,869 points this season, averaging 115.7 points per game, and grab 43.5 rebounds on average. They achieve an impressive 28.5 assists per game (7th in the NBA) while committing 15.2 turnovers per game. Memphis averages 20.2 personal fouls and has a free throw percentage of 79.2%.
The Grizzlies’ defense permits 36.1% success on three-point attempts (949 of 2,626), with opponents converting 78.4% of their free throws. They allow an average of 27.5 assists and 45.6 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd and 23rd, respectively, in the NBA. Memphis is 24th in points allowed per game with an average of 118.6, while forcing 15.6 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 47.6% from the floor (24th in the league).
What’s tonight’s Parlay prediction?
Tip: Back Memphis and bet under the total points
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