Finally, some grit and balls from this team! Down 19 with 8 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter, the Celtics were on the verge of yet another migraine-inducing loss. But instead of folding, this frustrating bunch of under-achievers methodically scratched and clawed their way back to an improbable 112-103 victory in Memphis.
This victory was a team effort. Kyrie Irving (26 points, 13 assists) did his thing. Marcus Smart (4 steals) did his thing. Marcus Morris (22 points, 7-13 FG) got buckets. Al Horford found his 3-point shot (5-7 3 FG). Gordon Hayward (14 points, 4 assists) looked like a viable NBA player.