Boston Celtics held on for a 109-106 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies

Following Tatum's free throws, the Grizzlies inbounded the ball, but Ja Morant slipped in the backcourt and was unable to attempt a jumper for a chance to tie the game. Morant had 30 points, nine assists, and 8 rebounds in total. For Memphis, Desmond Bane scored 19 points. For the Celtics, who shot 12 of 37 from beyond the arc, Jaylen Brown had 21 points and nine rebounds but only one of his six 3-point attempts. Marcus Smart and Al Horford both scored 15 points, and Smart also had 12 assists.

A 10-0 Boston surge in the middle of the fourth quarter broke up a 90-90 tie, and Boston went on to win for the third time in a row. Memphis had recovered to regain the lead heading into the quarter.