Typically there is not a shock to a coach being fired. That was not the case for the Memphis Grizzlies as Taylor Jenkins was surprisingly let go. In their first game without Jenkins the Grizzlies lost to the Lakers, and now will face a Celtics team that is getting close to their peak playoff form abilities. Poor spot for the Grizzlies even at home, who I expect to continue to falter against high level teams. Lay it with Boston.

The Celtics are heating up with the playoffs approaching. Even though some of their starters have missed time lately, the Celtics are 13-1 over their last 14 games. Of those 13 wins, 12 of them came by at least five points. The Grizzlies have been going in the other direction, losing five of their last six games with each loss coming by at least seven points. Even with Jaylen Brown (knee) questionable, I like the Celtics to cover.

The Celtics have dealt with some injuries and foul trouble on this long road trip, which hits its sixth stop here. They have done some load management and have still scored 121 points or more in four of the first five games. They have taken advantage of defensive-deficient opponents and can do it again here. The Grizzlies firing their coach didn't prevent the Lakers dropping 134 on them Saturday night. They have some serious chemistry issues and can't handle switches and don't seem to even like each other all that much as their season slides away. Grizz allowing 119/G over their last 10 games. Boston loves to shoot the deep ball and MEM 28th in NBA over last 10 games allowing 41.3% from three.