Celtics’ Luka Garza Delivers Strong Message After Standout Performance

Celtics’ Luka Garza Delivers Strong Message After Standout Performance originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Luka Garza came off the bench to play a key role in the Boston Celtics ’ 117-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, March 20.

The fifth-year big man ended the night with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal while shooting 75% from the field. When speaking with the media after the game, Garza was quick to shift the focus away from himself and onto the team as a whole, noting how everyone on the Celtics is currently playing hard and fighting to find a rhythm. “I love being a part of this team,” Garza said, via NBC Sports Boston.

“We play hard every single night, no matter what, and I think when you do that, you put yourself in a good position, especially in a situation like tonight where we obviously had the talent advantage. You know, you play hard long enough, you kind of finally get that rhythm, and, you know, obviously everything else takes over. ” The win over Memphis sees the Celtics extend their current win streak to four games.

Even on a night where Jayson Tatum struggled from the floor, and the team went a collective 26. 2% from deep, they found a way to overcome the Grizzlies in-your-face brand of defense. Joe Mazzulla’s team will now head back to Boston, where they will face the 43-28 Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, March 22.