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The Boston Celtics dominated the Memphis Grizzlies 131–95 on November 12 at TD Garden, showcasing a suffocating defensive performance that held Memphis to just 33.7 percent shooting and 10 three-pointers. Payton Pritchard led Boston with 24 points, while Derrick White added 20 in a balanced offensive attack that featured 21 made threes on 50.5 percent overall shooting. The Celtics' depth was evident in their 34 assists and 58 rebounds, translating to a dominant 136.1 offensive rating paired with a stifling 93.7 defensive rating. Memphis struggled throughout, with Jaren Jackson Jr. scoring 18 and Santi Aldama adding 14, but the Grizzlies' 41 rebounds and 25 assists proved insufficient against Boston's second-quarter surge that extended their lead to insurmountable levels. The 36-point margin underscores Boston's elite two-way efficiency and their capacity to dismantle opponents through perimeter shooting and defensive intensity, reinforcing their status as Eastern Conference contenders.
