Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics Prediction: Tough game for Utah

The NBA train is choo-chooing toward the Postseason and another incredible season is coming to a close. We have to keep a close eye on who will win and lose here because for some teams, each loss can itch worse. This is the case with the Utah Jazz, which will take on the Boston Celtics.

The Jazz comes into the game after losing 115:119 against the Heat despite a 38 points performance by Lauri Markkanen. This loss broke a two-game winning streak and Jazz’s play in the second half of the season has been highly disappointing. They have lost five of their last seven games and have 36 losses and 33 wins. They are still in Play-in contention but will need better performances. Lauri Markkanen has scored 25+ repeatedly and has been one of the best scorers at the Power Forward position.

The Celtics enter the affair after defeating the Trail Blazers 126:112 as Jayson Tatum scooped up 34 points and 12 rebounds. They have now won two in a row and four of their last five games. Three of these wins have come on the road and with 49 wins and 22 losses, the Celtics are making a strong case for a deep Playoff run. The duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown has been wreaking havoc and the opportune defense has given the team a boost repeatedly.

The Celtics are playing at a high rate and even if this is back-to-back, they are going to fancy their chances against a desperate Jazz team. Utah’s defense can be decimated by the Celtics whereas Jazz will also need to up their offense against a feisty defensive squad Celtics. I believe this will be a close and high-scoring game with Celtics edging out the end. The scoreline can read somewhere around 128:124 in their favor.