What to Watch For: Utah Jazz at Boston Celtics
Royce O'Neale (23) guards Jayson Tatum (0)
Rudy Gobert broke a franchise record for rebounds in a game (28) on Sunday afternoon, as the Utah Jazz fell to the Golden State Warriors 119-131. The Jazz will take a flight across the country to take on the Boston Celtics, continuing their five-game road trip.
Jazz vs Celtics Throwback:
The Celtics lead the Jazz 53-48 in total wins throughout the history of these two teams meeting up. Utah is currently on a two-game winning streak against the Celtics, dating back to February 2020.
The Jazz and Celtics met earlier this season, ending in a 122-108 victory in Utah's favor. During the matchup, Donovan Mitchell led the way with 36-points and 9-assists.
Donovan Mitchell (45) makes a move to the basket past Jayson Tatum (0)
Key Players:
Mike Conley and Jaylen Brown are the two players to keep your eyes on during tonight's game in Boston.
Conley has been instrumental to the Jazz successes this season. He leads the team in assists (5.6) and steals (1.4) per game.
Brown has stepped into a leadership role alongside teammate Jayson Tatum for the Celtics this season. He is currently second on the team in points (24.3), and third on the team in steals (1.2) per game.
Fun Facts:
The Jazz will wear their blue 'icon' uniforms against the Celtics on Tuesday night. This will be the first of four times they will wear this uniform combination throughout the second half of the season. The Jazz are currently 4-2 when wearing the classic road uniform, and are looking to add another mark in the win column against the Celtics.
It was announced on Thursday that the Jazz will increase attendance to 5,600 fans to begin the second half of the NBA season. Fans are required to wear a mask, sit six-feet apart, and pass a health screening before entering the Arena.
Jazz Center Rudy Gobert broke a 44-year old franchise record, hauling in 28-rebounds against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon.
NBA investigation says that there is no proof as to whether Dennis Lindsey made racially insensitive comments to Elijah Millsap in April 2015.
Although the Jazz have gone 2-4 during their last six games, they remain the top dog in the NBA. They currently have a 28-10 record, holding the edge over the Phoenix Suns by two games, and the Los Angeles Lakers by two and a half games in the Western Conference. They also lead the Philadelphia 76ers by one and a half games, and the Brooklyn Nets by two games in the Eastern Conference. The race for the top seed in the NBA is heating up, especially after the recent slippage by the Jazz over the last month. Will the Jazz be able to get back on the winning track? Tonight will be a great time to start.
The Boston Celtics currently hold the fifth place spot in the Eastern Conference with a 20-18 record. They are 3-1 in their last four games, with their only loss coming against the Brooklyn Nets on March 11. Their wins in that time frame have come against the Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors, and Houston Rockets.
Udoka Azubuike remains as the only player on the Utah Jazz injury report. Azubuike is 'out' with an ankle injury that he suffered while playing for the Salt Lake City Stars. Romeo Langford is the only player listed on Boston's injury report. He will be 'out' for tonight's game with a wrist injury.
How to Consume:
The Utah Jazz will travel from California to Massachusetts to take on the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Jazz fans can catch tonight's game nationally on TNT. The Utah faithful can also tune in to the radio on 97.5FM or 1280AM. Tipoff will be at 5:30pm MST at the TD Garden.
Rudy Gobert (27) blocks a shot by Jayson Tatum (0)
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