On this date in Boston Celtics history, the Celtics managed to keep the Memphis Grizzlies from clinching a postseason berth with a 122-107 win in the so-called Orlando bubble teams played in after the NBA restarted play following a near four-month pause in play due to the viral malady that had also put much of the rest of the global economy on ice.
The Celtics were at that time finally seeming to find a rhythm as the win against the Grizzlies pushed their first win streak since play resumed to four games after a 1-2 start, and had the added benefit of forcing Memphis to have to wait for another win to secure a spot in the 2020 NBA Playoffs.
“I feel like every game we play it’s the underdog,” said Ja Morant of the loss via the AP.
Aug 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball as Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics defends during the third quarter at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Mike Ehrmann-USA TODAY Sports
“We were projected to be 27th this year and we here. So that’s how we’ve been attacking every game,” he added. “I feel like our next game won’t be (any) different.”
Boston won via big games from star forward Jayson Tatum (29 points and 6 rebounds), point guard Kemba Walker (19 points), and veteran forward Gordon Hayward (19 points, 5 boards, 5 assists).
Reserve center Robert Williams III chipped in 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks off of the bench.
Aug 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball down the court after the game during the first quarter at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Credit: Mike Ehrmann-USA TODAY Sports
“I think we’re pretty close to being ready, especially after tonight,” said Boston’s Walker after the game.
“We’ve definitely come a long way. We’re jelling really well. We’re having fun. Competing at a very high level. I think we’re feeling pretty good right now.”
Aug 11, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball as Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics defends during the second quarter at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 11, 2020,…
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