The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Utah Jazz on Friday, who are visiting as the away team.
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Eager to steer clear of consecutive defeats, the Boston Celtics are set to take on the Utah Jazz on Friday, who are visiting as the away team. The Celtics recently had their impressive six-game winning streak halted on Tuesday, succumbing to a 127-123 loss against Oklahoma City. Despite the setback, Kristaps Porzingis showcased his prowess by connecting on 12 of 18 field goal attempts, leading the Celtics with a notable 34-point performance.
With an average of 20.6 points per game, Kristaps Porzingis holds the position of Boston’s third-highest scorer, trailing behind Jayson Tatum at 23.5 points and Jaylen Brown at 22.7 points. Brown faced a challenging game against Oklahoma City, missing 14 out of 18 field goal attempts, including all eight of his shots from beyond the 3-point line.
In the third quarter, Boston found themselves outscored by Oklahoma City, with the scoreboard reflecting a 40-25 advantage for the Thunder.
There have been no reported injuries for both the sides, and all players will be available for the game.
Jrue Holiday made his comeback to the lineup against Oklahoma City, having missed the previous game, a 134-101 triumph over San Antonio, due to a sprained elbow. Even with Holiday back on the court, Mazzulla opted to keep reserve guard Payton Pritchard on the floor for the entire fourth quarter.
When questioned about the choice post-game, Mazzulla expressed satisfaction with Pritchard’s performance on both ends of the court, citing it as the determining factor behind the decision.
Boston has managed to avoid consecutive losses since November, a stretch that saw them fall in overtime to Minnesota with a 114-109 decision, followed by a 106-103 loss to Philadelphia two nights later. Impressively, in their last eight games, the Celtics have consistently scored at least 120 points in each outing.
Fresh from their overtime triumph with a 154-148 scoreline against Detroit on Wednesday, Utah showcased an impressive offensive performance. Jordan Clarkson contributed 36 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 31 to secure the victory.
Utah’s scoring prowess in this game equaled a franchise record of 154 points. The team exhibited remarkable shooting accuracy, registering 51.5 percent from the field (53 of 103) and an impressive 50 percent from beyond the arc (16 of 32).
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