Boston Celtics 117, Memphis Grizzlies 112
NBA · 2026-03-20 · Winner: Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics defeated Memphis Grizzlies 117–112 on 2026-03-20 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 1:47 swung win probability 62% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Memphis Grizzlies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 29 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 117 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 27 | 27 | 34 | 24 | 112 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 1:47 swung win probability 62% → 0%.
Why Memphis Grizzlies lost
- Lost Q4 24-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 1:47 (win probability 62% → 0% for the home side).
- Outscored 26-14 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-7.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 8–0 | Q2 4:25 | 75% → 44% |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 8–0 | Q3 5:23 | 45% → 83% |
| Boston Celtics | 10–0 | Q4 1:47 | 62% → 0% |