Boston Celtics vs Memphis Grizzlies 8/11/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Boston Celtics look for their fourth consecutive victory on Tuesday when playing the Memphis Grizzlies. Boston is guaranteed to finish third place in the Eastern Conference. Boston defeated the Orlando Magic 122-119 on Sunday for its third consecutive win. Gordon Hayward sank three free throws to put Boston ahead for good in overtime for a hard-fought victory against the Magic.

Jayson Tatum is leading Boston in scoring with an average of 23.4 points per game, while Enes Kanter is the leading rebounder with an average of 7.5 per game and Kemba Walker is the leader in assists with an average of 4.8 per game. Boston is shooting 46.1% from the field. 

Memphis looks to bounce back from a loss when playing the Celtics on Tuesday. The Grizzlies fell to Toronto 108-99 and have lost five of their six games back from the long break. Memphis is in the eighth and final spot of the Western Conference playoff standings but only 1 ½ Games separate the Grizzlies and the 11th place Phoenix Suns. Memphis must defeat the Celtics and win its final seeding game to ensure a play-in game against one of the other three teams.

Ja Morant is leading Memphis in scoring and assists with averages of 17.8 points and 7.2 assists per game, while Jonas Valanciunas is the leading rebounder for the Grizzlies with an average of 11.2 per game. Memphis is shooting 46.9% from the field.