Boston Celtics Aim for Redemption at Home Against Jazz

The Boston Celtics will be seeking redemption as they host the Utah Jazz on Monday night at TD Garden. After facing a difficult defeat in their last game, the Celtics aim to rebound with a strong performance on their home court.

Celtics vs. Jazz: Game Overview

The matchup is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Boston and WBZ-FM 98.5. Currently, Boston is favored by 10.5 points, with an over/under set at 232.5.

Team Records

• Celtics: 3-4 overall, 2-5 against the spread, and 3-4 on over/under.
• Jazz: 2-4 overall, 4-2 against the spread, and 3-3 on over/under.

Recent Performance

Boston has struggled recently with a record of 4-6 over the last ten games, while the Jazz are 3-7 in the same span. Both teams will look to improve their performance and consistency.

Statistical Comparison

Player Highlights

Several Celtics players are key contributors, with five averaging at least 10 points per game. Notable players include:

• Jaylen Brown: 25.4 points per game
• Derrick White: 15.0 points per game
• Payton Pritchard: 14.6 points per game
• Anfernee Simons: 13.7 points per game
• Sam Hauser: 10.4 points per game

In a recent game, Baylor Scheierman stood out for the Celtics, scoring 17 points in just 23 minutes, demonstrating the impact of bench players.

Utah’s Key Players

For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen has been a standout performer, averaging 33.8 points per game. He scored at least 32 points in four consecutive games before netting 29 in the latest loss. Keyonte George follows as the second-leading scorer at 21.2 points per game.

Looking Ahead

As both teams prepare for this critical matchup, their performance will hold significant implications for the early season. The Celtics are determined to turn things around, while the Jazz seek their first road win of the season after struggling lately.