Overview
- Joe Mazzulla unveiled a surprise starting five of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Chris Boucher and Xavier Tillman, while Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons and Neemias Queta sat.
- Boston pushed the pace and pressured defensively, totaling 13 steals, 10 blocks and 34 points off turnovers.
- Rookie Hugo Gonzalez impressed in his debut with eight points, three rebounds and three blocks in 18 minutes, including a fast-break dunk.
- Jordan Walsh was ruled doubtful to return with left adductor tightness after eight minutes of action.
- Memphis fielded a depleted lineup without Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Clarke and Zach Edey, and Boston visits Toronto on Friday for its second preseason game.