NBA-leading Celtics roll past Grizzlies 119-109

Eight players finished with at least 10 points as the NBA-leading Boston Celtics beat the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 119-109 on Sunday afternoon.

Matinee Sunday W ☘️ pic.twitter.com/zFzHsxWQcJ

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 12, 2023

Derrick White had 23 points and 10 assists and Sam Hauser (20 points) tied a career-high with six 3-pointers as the Celtics finished 21 of 51 from downtown en route to its fourth straight win.

back-to-back double doubles 📊@Dwhite921 is today's @Gatorade Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/6Htqs1Y3Nf

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 12, 2023

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Jayson Tatum, who did not record a field goal in the second half, and Al Horford each added 16 points. Tatum also added two steals and two blocks for the game.

Robert Williams III had a 10-point, 16-rebound double-double.

Ja Morant led Memphis with 25 points and added seven assists and six rebounds. Desmond Bane scored 18 points.

The Celtics were without starting point guard Marcus Smart, who missed his 10th straight with a bone bruise in his right ankle, as well as forward Jaylen Brown (facial fracture) and reserve guard Malcolm Brogdon (sore Achilles).

The Grizzlies’ road struggles continued, dropping them to 11-17 away from home.