Utah Jazz vs. Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game
Prediction – Jazz 102, Celtics 94
Earlier in the week, I predicted that the Jazz would come out victorious in this game by an eight-point margin. However, I was feeling quite hesitant with my pick and was hoping to have a better feel for my expectations after Utah’s recent three-game road stint.
However, that loss to Dallas has only made me feel all the more nervous about my prediction.
Nevertheless, I’m confident that the Jazz won’t dwell too much on that one defeat and instead will learn from their mistakes and come out ready to go tonight. Especially with the news that Jae Crowder and Avery Bradley will both be out, I like Utah’s chances even more. Therefore, I’m going to go ahead and keep my prediction the same as it was.
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Tonight’s game against the Celtics will be the first of three home games leading up to the All-Star break, giving Utah an enormous opportunity to get the home stand started out right with a victory tonight.
It won’t get much easier, though, given that Utah faces the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers next week, so the next three games beginning with tonight’s affair will be a good measuring stick to see how the Jazz truly stack up with the All-Star break nearing.
All stats courtesy of NBA.com