Boston ? Antoine Walker showed that his play can dictate the Boston Celtics’ future.

Walker, battling the flu the past few days, had 33 points, 11 rebounds six assists as the Celtics snapped a three-game losing streak with a 96-89 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.

“I felt very good once I got going,” said Walker, who was sidelined for the second half of a loss in Orlando on Saturday by the flu. “I just felt good running the court, and I was in a rhythm.”

Walker scored nine points in a decisive 18-4 run that punctuated the third quarter, including a 3-pointer on a buzzer-beater from the top of the key.

Boston, which lost by 36 points at New Jersey and by 20 at Miami before falling to the Magic, overcame a slow start.

“We caught ourselves earlier this time,” former Kansas University standout Paul Pierce said. “We have to pick ourselves up from the start. I hate to see us go down by 10 points in the first quarter.”

After the game, the Celtics officially introduced a collection of local business people, part of the franchise’s new ownership group that was approved Tuesday, after a $360-million deal was announced Sept. 27.

“Today is a day for celebration, not for comment on basketball operations,” said Wyc Grousbeck, one of two venture capitalists who heads the group.

Walter McCarty added 16 points, Pierce 15 and Tony Delk 11 for the Celtics. Pierce left the bench in the closing minutes with a bruised right knee, but said he should be OK.

Pau Gasol led the Grizzlies with 18 points. Gordan Giricek had 17, Lorenzen Wright 15 and Shane Battier 11. Batter replaced Drew Gooden, the Grizzlies’ first-round draft choice out of Kansas, in the starting lineup. Gooden finished with nine points.

Bulls 102, TrailBlazers 87

Former Kansas University standouts Paul Pierce, left, and Drew Gooden collide during Tuesday's Memphis-Boston game. The Celtics won, 96-89, as Pierce scored 15 points. Gooden had nine points off the bench for the Grizzlies.

Chicago — Jalen Rose scored 32 points and Tyson Chandler had career highs with 27 points and 18 rebounds as Chicago ended Portland’s eight-game winning streak. Portland, playing its fourth game in five nights, got 15 points from Scottie Pippen in perhaps his final game at the United Center.

Wizards 105, Spurs 103

Washington — Jerry Stackhouse scored 25 points, and Larry Hughes had 22 as Washington posted a rare victory over a team with a winning record. Michael Jordan added 17 points for the Wizards, who won by forcing 18 San Antonio turnovers. Tim Duncan had 35 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks for the Spurs, but he also had seven turnovers.

Pacers 89, Hornets 86

New Orleans — Reggie Miller scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half as Indiana overcame a 10-point halftime deficit. Brad Miller added 20 points and 10 rebounds for Indiana, which handed New Orleans its fifth-straight loss and third straight at home. The Hornets had won their first 11 games at home. Mashburn finished with 24 points, while Jamaal Magloire had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Elden Campbell added 14 off the bench for New Orleans and David Wesley scored 11.

76ers 83, Clippers 75

Los Angeles — Allen Iverson scored 27 points and Philadelphia posted its first road victory in a month. The 76ers snapped a six-game road losing streak that included three consecutive defeats on their current six-game trip. Elton Brand had 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who lost for third straight time and fifth in their last six games.

Rockets 103, Bucks 80

Houston — Steve Francis had 26 points and Cuttino Mobley added 19 to pace Houston. Yao Ming scored 16 points and had 8 rebounds. Sam Cassell led the Bucks with 22 points. The Rockets led by as much as 28 points as reserves played most of the fourth quarter.