Celtics streaking again as Memphis Grizzlies come to town

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After an up-and-down stretch that included three straight losses and four in six games

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The Boston Celtics are back on a winning streak and are the first NBA team to reach 40 wins this season.

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Boston is looking for its fourth straight win in Sunday afternoon's game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies

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I love the fact that our guys play hard regardless and just continue to execute,

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Execution on both ends of the floor, Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla said.

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Because when we do, we always get a great shot for ourselves or the guy next to us.

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Despite Jaylen Brown playing without three starters with facial swelling, Marcus Smart with an ankle and Al Horford with a knee,

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The Celtics took the lead from him to the wire and earned a 127-116 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

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