Boston Celtics Make History with Perfect Road Trip Sweep, Solidify Second Place in East
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The Boston Celtics achieved a historic milestone by sweeping a six-game road trip for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-103. Led by Jayson Tatum and Al Horford, the Celtics not only set a new road win streak but also tied their franchise record for road wins in a season. The victory solidified Boston's second place in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies struggled, losing their sixth game in seven, and are now on the brink of the play-in tournament. In other NBA action, the Nets defeated the Mavericks, and various other games saw victories for teams including the Thunder, Lakers, Pacers, Hornets, Heat, and Clippers.
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The Boston Celtics completed a historic six-game road trip sweep, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-103.
Jayson Tatum and Al Horford were key contributors, with Tatum scoring 25 points and Horford adding 26 points.
The Celtics set a new road win streak and tied their franchise record for road wins in a season.
The victory helped Boston solidify their second place in the Eastern Conference.
The Memphis Grizzlies lost their sixth game in seven and are close to the play-in tournament.
In other NBA games, the Nets beat the Mavericks, and several other teams including the Thunder, Lakers, Pacers, Hornets, Heat, and Clippers won their respective matches.
The game between the Celtics and Grizzlies was officiated by only two officials in the second half due to an injury to Matt Kallio.
