Memphis is the No. 2 defensive team in the NBA both in fewest points allowed per game and field goal percentage. They should not be a mid-sized underdog to the Celtics, who are a slightly above average defensive team and have covered just 33 percent of their home games.

The Grizzlies have revenge for an overtime loss to the Celtics last week. Memphis also should be fired-up after playing a terrible game last night in a 112-102 loss to Orlando. The good news about that game for Memphis was none of its players reached the 30-minute mark. So the Grizzlies still should be fresh especially after being idle the two previous days.

Mike Conley is back from injury and has shaken the rust off sinking 15 of 25 shots during the past two games.

The Celtics have a bigger game on deck when they play the Cavaliers on Thursday.