Utah Jazz Come Up Short In Rollercoaster Loss To Boston Celtics

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz fought hard and made it interesting at some points but ultimately fell short against the Boston Celtics on Friday.

Boston took off early and led by as much as 17 in the first half. The Jazz caught their stride before and after halftime, closing the lead all the way down to two. However, the Celtics buckled down and outscored the Jazz 50-30 in the last 18 minutes.

Collin Sexton led the way for Utah with 30 points on 75 percent shooting. Keyonte George brought 19 points and seven assists off of the bench.

The Utah Jazz are now 1-2 on their homestand and look forward to games against Cleveland, Memphis, and Houston.

Utah Jazz Put Up A Fight, Fall Short At Home

Pregame

Jazz Injury Report:

*OUT – Jordan Clarkson (left plantar fasciitis) https://t.co/ROAqULIQKP

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 21, 2025

got him 😉#TakeNote | @Sviat_10 pic.twitter.com/UcG63HP1j1

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 21, 2025

pov: it’s time for your outie to become an innnie 🧠#TakeNote presented by @VivintHome pic.twitter.com/aWxTwzZPhc

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

👋 hey old friend 👋#TakeNote | @Sviat_10 pic.twitter.com/tmqcmNEhH4

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

the Friday night five, comin’ your way!#StartingLineup presented by @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/hkhiUfwsvi

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

First Quarter

a quick kiss off the glass and the Young Bull has us off and runnin’ 🏃‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/IEICWFZaBP

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

talk to ’em, Bull 🗣️#TakeNote | @CollinSexton02 pic.twitter.com/6Ral59qXKk

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

Five minutes in and Celtics lead 14-7.

They’re shooting 62 percent from the floor and 57 percent from three.

— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 22, 2025

More good defense from Cody Williams against the much bigger Porzignis.

Obviously his offense has a long way to go, but his defense is getting better every game.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 22, 2025

Hardy keeps Key in the game. He’s good. https://t.co/GpVHCVT9NP

— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 22, 2025

talk about a 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 🤠🫳 pic.twitter.com/HEflFtSnqw

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

you’ve seen the Flying V, but what about a Flying Svi? 🤔✈️ pic.twitter.com/S6KKxWkzxe

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

The @utahjazz trail the @celtics 29-18 with just over two minutes left in the first quarter.

Walker Kessler has an early four points and five rebounds. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/XdHbMEF5kJ

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 22, 2025

After one the @utahjazz trail the @celtics 35-21.

Collin Sexton has 9 points to lead the Jazz. #TakeNotepic.twitter.com/YZVlM9RoaY

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 22, 2025

Second Quarter

the court vision goes crazy, @Sviat_10 👀😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/jR3ZtZfd5f

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

shouts to March Johnny™️ https://t.co/JH8sSFBcEu pic.twitter.com/hrO5uF59jz

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

With 6:17 left in the first half the @utahjazz trail the @celtics 50-37.

Celtics are largely letting the Jazz beat themselves with turnovers and offensive rebounding. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/4rORW4sShG

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 22, 2025

Really good cross from Cody Williams and he gets downhill for two. It’s the little things.

— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 22, 2025

you ever see a Buffalo cross up a Duck? 😈 pic.twitter.com/AlipAjfNzI

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

14-5 run from Utah and they now trail by 7.

Kristaps catches Sexton’s hand in the cookie jar and hots 2 FTs to put it back to 9.

— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 22, 2025

THE KESSLER EFFECT 😳 pic.twitter.com/RdCZtYaRO8

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

At the break the @utahjazz trail the @celtics 60-51.

All in all not a bad 24 minutes from the Jazz. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/oPxznp93aG

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 22, 2025

refill your drink, grab a snack and we’ll see you back here after the break 🍿 pic.twitter.com/xoSqCV2ZrU

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

Third Quarter

Three minutes into the second half, Collin Sexton has 23 points on 9/11 shooting. On fire.

— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 22, 2025

A big moment for the big fella 🤠

Collin’s bucket means Walker now has 𝐒𝐈𝐗 assists and counting on the night, a new career-high! 📈 pic.twitter.com/tS8ErP3LId

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

GET IN YOUR BAG THEN, YOUNG BULL! 𓄀🤩#TakeNote | @CollinSexton02 pic.twitter.com/m0G6fKhzl9

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

COLLIN SEXTON. WOW.

— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 22, 2025

the aura is unreal 😮‍💨 https://t.co/2IuTWWIFh6 pic.twitter.com/xmSlpqez7d

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

The @utahjazz trail the @celtics 76-69 midway through the third quarter.

Collin Sexton is up to 26 points for the Jazz. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/2fPOdSZPk8

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 22, 2025

Through three the @utahjazz trail the @celtics 89-75.

Kristaps Porzingis leads the Celtics with 25 points. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/ZTrawHCJSz

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 22, 2025

final frame on the way pic.twitter.com/dOHZBjxb78

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

Fourth Quarter

tough bucket: 𝚞𝚗𝚕𝚘𝚌𝚔𝚎𝚍 🔑🔓 pic.twitter.com/hUyjrJe3pf

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

Keyonte George’s ability to get to his jump shot from his dribble is maybe his best, and most underrated skill.

He gets his shot off really quickly, and he’s seen his percentages climb to 41 percent from the floor and 35 percent from three since going to the second unit.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 22, 2025

You watch a lot of young guys in the draft and they just struggle to transition from dribbling, to gathering, to shooting.

It’s really a natural process for Keyonte.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 22, 2025

The Jazz trailed by 17, caught fire and cut it down to 2, and are now down by 20 with three minutes left. Rollercoaster. 🎢

— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) March 22, 2025

The @utahjazz fall to the @celtics 121-99.

Jazz hung close through two and a half quarters, but the Celtics easily dismissed them when it mattered. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/5nK2aEHM9w

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 22, 2025

the homestand continues on sunday. pic.twitter.com/I7LGShpZCe

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

Collin: 30p | 3a | 2r | 1s | 4 3PM
Keyonte: 19p | 7a | 4r | 5 3PM
Johnny: 11p | 2r | 1a | 3s#TakeNote presented by @LVT_USA pic.twitter.com/VWoqS2CioP

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025

Despite their blowout loss to the @celtics, Collin Sexton’s competitiveness shined through.

Plus, Jazz fans won’t want to miss Joe Ingles touching night in Minnesota by @Timberwolves from head coach Chris Finch. #takeNote | @utahjazz https://t.co/i35CoQDYy3

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 22, 2025

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Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops or on Instagram @BensHoops.

Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.

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