The Boston Celtics (6-11) just dug themselves too deep a hole Wednesday, as they fell to the Memphis Grizzlies (8-7), 100-93.
Boston trailed 27-13 after the first quarter, and despite winning each of the final three quarters, it just wasn't enough.
With 4:45 remaining in the game, the Celtics trailed, 85-70. The Celtics went on a 23-11 run and only trailed 96-93 with 14 seconds to go, but they could not get themselves over the hump.
Here's a recap:
The good:
* Jared Sullinger continues to make his case as a piece the Celtics can build around. Sullinger tallied his second double-double of the season, scoring 23 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
* Jeff Green was very good tonight. Green led the Celtics with 26 points. He also had 7 rebounds. Green was a key factor in Boston's fourth-quarter run, as he scored 7 big points in the final four minutes of action.
* The C's unwillingness to throw in the towel has been evident all season long. That was the case again tonight. Boston trailed by as many as 19, but that didn't phase them. This team plays hard every night, and their intensity and relentless style of play will win them their fair share of games going forward.
The bad:
* Boston's bench was lackluster. The bench was a combined minus -44, shot 32%, and scored only 17 points.
* The Celtics defense could not contain Mike Conley early on. Conley torched the C's in the first quarter, scoring 10 of his 14 points in the first frame on 5-of-6 shooting.
* The Celtics scored just 13 points in the first quarter on 5-for-18 shooting. That was their lowest offensive output in a first quarter this season.
The Celtics will have Thanksgiving off before getting back to work Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tipoff is 7:30 pm.
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