Grizzlies at Celtics 1/18/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Friday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics from the TD Garden.

The Grizzlies have lost nine of their last ten games and have fallen five games out of playoff contention in the West. On Wednesday, Memphis was outscored by 13 points during the third quarter of a 111-101 home loss versus Milwaukee. The Grizzlies turned the ball over 15 times and shot just 39 percent from the field.

Omri Casspi tallied a team high 17 points and six rebounds in 36 minutes off the Memphis bench. Marc Gasol and Mike Conley added 14 points apiece for the Grizzlies. The Boston Celtics have won 16 of their 21 home games and are currently in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Wednesday, Boston made the plays down the stretch of a 117-108 home victory versus Toronto. The Celtics outscored the Raptors by 17 points during the second quarter and shot 50 percent overall.

Kyrie Irving led four Boston players in double figures with 27 points and 18 assists. Jayson Tatum contributed 16 points and ten rebounds for the Celtics.