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Final: Celtics 121, Jazz 99 - Tatum, Porzingis combine for 53
BOSTON CELTICS (50-19) at UTAH JAZZ (16-54)
Delta Center, 9:30 p.m. - NBCS Boston
Line: Celtics -15.5
INJURIES
BOSTON
OUT: Jaylen Brown (knee), Xavier Tillman (knee)
UTAH
OUT: John Collins (ankle), Taylor Hendricks (leg), Lauri Markkanen (personal), KJ Martin (elbow), Jaden Springer (back)
QUESTIONABLE: Jordan Clarkson (plantar fasciitis)
THINGS I’M LOOKING FOR
1. Don’t get run over by the tank: This is a pretty egregious tank job by the Jazz, but whoever is out there will be looking to prove themselves against the champs. I can see a try-hard group of Jazz being troublesome for a while. Just don’t let that last too long.
2. Jayson Tatum going off: He’s coming off five days rest, and Tatum tends to play well in those games. Considering the opponent, I can see Tatum putting on a show for three quarters and sitting the fourth.
3. Baylor Scheierman: Why not keep the roll going? It’s a Friday night in Utah, so that means there's nothing to do after the game. Let it all hang out on the court and go get some good rest.
Follow along with my thoughts as the game goes on. They’ll show up below and in the comments section, so hop in and share your opinion as well.