Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League

The Memphis Grizzlies take on the Boston Celtics in the Las Vegas Summer League on Friday. This will be the first Summer League matchup of 2025 for the Celtics, while the Grizzlies have played three games in the Salt Lake City Summer League.

They beat the OKC Thunder 92-80, before losing two in a row, against the Utah Jazz (112-111) and the Philadelphia 76ers (91-90).

Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics game details and odds

The Grizzlies-Celtics game will take place at Cox Pavilion on Friday. The game will go live at 4 p.m. ET. Fans can stream the contest via NBA League Pass.

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Moneyline: Celtics (+150) vs Grizzlies (-180)

Odds: Celtics (+4) vs. Grizzlies (-4)

Total (O/U): Celtics -110 (o185.5) vs. Grizzlies -110 (u185.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to tipoff, as the odds listed are based on available information at the time of writing.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics preview

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The Grizzlies have gotten promising performances from sophomores Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells. Both players recorded 23 points in Memphis’ loss to the Jazz on Monday. Rookie MaShack has also been solid, recording 13 points and three steals against the 76ers on Tuesday.

Javon Small, the 48th pick, has only made one appearance, finishing with eight points and six assists. Meanwhile, the Celtics will look to test their 2025 draftees Hugo Gonzalez, Noah Penda, Amari Williams and Max Shulga.

Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Summer League roster

Here's a look at the Grizzlies and the Celtics’ Summer League rosters ahead of their game on Saturday.

Grizzlies

Player	Position
Armando Bacot	Center
Jaylen Wells	Forward
Ace Baldwin Jr.	Guard
Zyon Pullin	Guard
Tyler Burton	Forward
Phlandrous Fleming Jr.	Guard
Bo Montgomery	Guard
Nate Hinton	Guard
Javon Small	Guard
Efton Reid III	Center
Ante Brzovich	Center
Jahmai Mashack	Guard
Jeremy Jones	Forward
Cedric Coward	Forward
Cam Spencer	Guard
Will Magnay	Center
Lawson Lovering	Center
GG Jackson	Center
Aaron Estrada	Guard

Celtics

Player	Position
Jalen Bridges	Forward
Kendall Brown	Guard
Hugo González	Forward
Hayden Gray	Guard
Ben Gregg	Forward
Zach Hicks	Forward
Kenny Lofton	Center
Miles Norris	Forward
Baylor Scheierman	Forward
Aaron Scott	Forward
Max Shulga	Guard
Jordan Walsh	Forward
Amari Williams	Center
Isaiah Wong	Guard

Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics prediction

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The Grizzlies are favorites to defeat the Boston Celtics on Friday. The Celtics haven’t needed to cultivate young talent for a few seasons and don’t have any notable names on their Summer League roster. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies have one of the youngest squads in the league.

Our prediction: The Grizzlies to win

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Boston Celtics Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League | July 11