The big picture

Boston Celtics come in 2nd on the ladder; Utah Jazz are 28th. Boston Celtics have the higher position to protect.

Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.

Utah Jazz are 1–8 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 106.9 points for and 118.2 against.

Form

Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.

Utah Jazz have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Mavericks 100–112.

Utah Jazz have lost their last six.

Head to head

These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Boston Celtics 30, Utah Jazz 19.

Last time out (2025-26), Boston Celtics won 129–119 at Delta Center.

Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 29 points in 2023-24 (126–97).

Players to watch

For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (27.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (19.6 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Utah Jazz, watch Keyonte George (21.3 points a game, 38 rebounds in 2026-27) and Lauri Markkanen (18 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27).

At TD Garden

Boston Celtics have won 18 of their last 23 at TD Garden.

The deeper numbers

Boston Celtics are NBA's best first-quarter side in 2026-27: +6.8 points a game in first quarters.

Boston Celtics have won their last 5 games at TD Garden.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics go in as clear favourites.