The Celtics hit the ground running in their preseason opener on Wednesday night, building a 23-point halftime lead on their way to a 121-103 blowout win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston with 21 first-half points in 20 minutes before being rested in the second half. Derrick White also nearly had a double-double in the first half, finishing with 16 points and 10 assists against a shorthanded Grizzlies squad.

The hot starts from Brown and White helped Boston build a double-digit advantage quickly out of the gate, after a 9-0 run midway through the first quarter. The success continued in the second quarter for the visitors, with the Celtics using an 8-0 run to begin the frame to push the lead up to 20 points and holding strong to the double-digit advantage

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