Key Takeaways:
- Jusuf Nurkic secured the Jazz’s victory with a putback in the final second
- Keyonte George posted a season-high 31 points as Utah snapped a three-game skid
- Jaylen Brown led Boston with 36 points but missed all 9 attempts from three-point range
Jazz Rally to Stun Celtics in Closing Moments
The Utah Jazz mounted an impressive comeback at TD Garden on Monday night, overturning a significant second-half deficit to edge the Boston Celtics 105-103. Jusuf Nurkic delivered the final blow, converting a putback with just 0.6 seconds left on the clock to seal Utah’s victory and bring an end to their three-game losing streak.
Statistical Leaders and Key Contributions
Keyonte George was in scintillating form, scoring a season-high 31 points to spearhead the Jazz’s effort. Lauri Markkanen contributed 20 points and pulled down nine rebounds, providing a dependable presence throughout. The Jazz’s resurgence saw them erase a 10-point halftime deficit and seize their first lead of the evening at 61-60, following a dominant 25-14 run in the opening seven minutes of the third quarter.
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Boston’s Jaylen Brown topped all scorers with 36 points but endured a frustrating shooting night from beyond the arc, missing all 9 of his three-point shot attempts. The Celtics, collectively, recorded a season-low 21.6% from long range, connecting on just 11 of 51 attempts.
Supporting Brown, Payton Pritchard contributed 18 points while Derrick White added 10 points. Boston’s defeat marked their second consecutive loss, following a streak of three victories.
| Top Performers | Points | Rebounds | 3-Point FG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George (Utah Jazz) | 31 | 5 | 2/5 |
| Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) | 20 | 9 | 2/6 |
| Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) | 36 | 2 | 0/9 |
| Payton Pritchard (Boston Celtics) | 18 | 5 | 4/11 |
| Derrick White (Boston Celtics) | 10 | 5 | 3/8 |
Final Sequence and Game-Deciding Moments
The contest reached a fever pitch in the final minute with the scores locked at 101. Utah were penalised with a defensive 3-second violation, resulting in Derrick White converting the technical free throw for Boston. However, on the Celtics’ next possession, Brown lost control and turned the ball over to Markkanen, who broke away for a layup. Subsequently, Neemias Queta was fouled and made 1 of 2 free throws to even the score, paving the way for Nurkic’s game-winning putback.
Boston’s final shot at salvaging the game slipped away when Jaylen Brown was penalised for a foul on the inbounds play. The Celtics’ challenge was unsuccessful, allowing Utah to maintain possession and run out the clock.
Looking Ahead
- The Utah Jazz will visit Detroit on Wednesday night
- The Boston Celtics are set to host Washington on Wednesday night
