Although the Celtics might not be the team everyone in Boston will be focusing on Sunday, for the hardcore NBA fan, they will be when they host the Memphis Grizzlies in what should be a tight match.
If you’re in the mood for a beat down, the Toronto Raptors are heading to get slaughtered by the Miami Heat as well.
Rajon Rondo, second in the league in assists (9.2), returned to Boston’s lineup Friday after missing eight games with a sprained wrist to help the Celtics past the New York Knicks 91-89.
Paul Pierce led Boston with 30 points in the thrilling win. If he can top 30 again, he’ll make history.
Pierce needs just 30 more to tie Larry Bird’s mark of 21,791 points scored in a Celtics uniform – second only to John Havlicek’s 26,395.
Spurred by The Truth’s play, the Celtics (12-10) have won three in a row and eight of their last 10.
Memphis was burned 101-94 by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, without anyone able to counter Kevin Durant.
Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 24 points, but managed only two in the fourth quarter where Memphis was outscored 32-17.
Rudy Gay has been trying to carry the Grizzlies, scoring 20-plus in 9 of Memphis’ last 13 games.
The Grizzlies need star Zach Randolph back (torn knee ligament). According to his last MRI, Randolph’s right on schedule and son to begin non-contact drills on the court.
Funny how the rout and blowout were reversed these two games.