need to take the griz seriously Monday

[celticinorlando]

they are beating miami down and just came off a win over the cavs....boston needs to finish this roadie with some balls

[RMO]

Agree 100%.  I've been nervous about this game for the past week.

[rickyfan3.0...]

No we don't...

[Atzar]

Rudy Gay is going boom tonight... 41 midway through the 4th, although his night is likely over now with the lead they have. 

[Tai]

After the Wizards almost beat them, I'm sure the C's realize every team will be gunning for them because they do have the best record in the East, even if they aren't the defending champs.

[nickagneta]

At least the Celtics are now comfortably tucked in their beds in a gorgeous 4 star hotel in downtown Memphis, resting up for the game tomorrow night while the Grizzlies still have to shower, board a bus, take the 20 ride to Miami International, make their way through the airport, board their plane, fly to Memphis then drive to their homes and then get to sleep, later tonight. Maybe even very early tomorrow morning if the flight gets held up due to weather.

Hopefully having to travel home for the backside of a back to back while the Celtics are waiting for them will cause for a let down and give the C's the advantage, physically.

[Chief]

I'd bet many of those players are in Tunica, MS right now gambling their NBA paychecks away.

http://www.tunicacasinos.com/

[CelticG1]

Memphis is so young it doesn't matter if they'll get any sleep. When you are that young stuff like that doesn't matter. I just hope I don't hear on the broadcast tomorrow about how the celtics are the ones looking like they are exhausted.

[nickagneta]

Memphis is so young it doesn't matter if they'll get any sleep. When you are that young stuff like that doesn't matter. I just hope I don't hear on the broadcast tomorrow about how the celtics are the ones looking like they are exhausted.

3rd game in 4th night I don't care how old you are, you're going to be feeling it.

[CelticG1]

Memphis is so young it doesn't matter if they'll get any sleep. When you are that young stuff like that doesn't matter. I just hope I don't hear on the broadcast tomorrow about how the celtics are the ones looking like they are exhausted.

3rd game in 4th night I don't care how old you are, you're going to be feeling it.

I'm not saying that they are going to be completely fresh and look great. I am saying that these guys are very young and very athletic so don't be surprised if they do come out looking a lot fresher than you would expect. You seem to be almost guaranteeing that they will be "feeling it" (which is pretty vague so I guess I don't know what you are trying to say)

[housecall]

Memphis's confidence must be sky high about now after beating 2 good teams,the Cavs and Heat.They have been playing some good ball since AI left...think they are starting to figure it out.

[MidwestGreen]

I was more worried about the Spurs. Grizzlies have been overachieving.

[PosImpos]

I was more worried about the Spurs. Grizzlies have been overachieving.

Honestly the Spurs are exactly the kind of team we are built to beat - solid fundamentally but old.  We have trouble with these fast teams full of monstrous athletic talents (see: Atlanta Hawks).

I won't be surprised if we at least have some difficulties with the Grizzlies tomorrow; I still like us to win it, though.

[Kwhit10]

Yea the Grizz have been playing well as of late, and they are very athletic which will usually give this team some problems.

[hwangjini_1]

this is the type of game that the celtics control entirely since they are by far the superior team.

if the celtics play up to their ability it will be a cake walk.

if the celtics play the entire game the same way they did the 2nd half with chicago, boston wins by over 20 points.

it is up to the celtics, not the grim grizzlies.