By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff
OK folks, as you mentally prepare for the Big Game, the Celtics provide a little distraction with a noontime game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics, as usual, will be shorthanded with Brandon Bass (sore right knee) out today. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said it is just a byproduct of soreness and not a particular injury. He said the knee needs to calm down.
Jermaine O'Neal had an MRI on his left knee, would not reveal the results to reporters but said he's playing. So the results must not be that damaging.
