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The Boston Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 129-119 on the road to avenge a loss to the Jazz at TD Garden early in November near the start of the Celtics 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule. That Boston managed to do so while connecting on just 30% of their shots from beyond the arc is all the more impressive, especially considering that Utah was hitting 38% of their attempts from deep.
The Celtics won the battle of the boards 44-40, and picked the Jazz' collective pockets 8 times to Utah's 4, helping to create additional possessions in a tilt that saw Boston take a total of 94 shots to the Jazz' 87. With the win, the Celtics improve to 20-12 on the season so far, holding off a surging Toronto Raptors to continue to cement their hold on third place in the Eastern Conference standings.
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Let's take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the win.
Dec 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after a play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) falls to the floor after a foul by Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) defends Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives against Utah Jazz guard Walter Clayton Jr. (13) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) fights for a rebound during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) shoots against Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) posts up against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) uses a screen by center Jusuf Nurkic (30) to drive to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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