The Boston Celtics will make the trip to Salt Lake City’s Delta Center arena to face off with the Utah Jazz this Tuesday (Dec. 30) night. The Celtics will be looking to get back in the win column after dropping a road game to a Western Conference ball club that snapped their recent four-game win streak.
The Jazz front office — helmed by former Boston President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge — may be looking for improved lottery odds as an outcome, but the Celtics can’t afford to take Utah lightly in this stretch of easier contests. We expect a Boston win, but there is always a chance the Jazz can steal a win if the Celtics disrespect their opponent.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have an 19-12 record coming into tonight’s contest after winning their last four games. That is good enough for third in the Eastern Conference standings.
Nov 3, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott (8) battle for a loose ball during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
The Jazz are the owners of a 12-19 record and a two-game win streak heading into the tilt, good enough for 11th place in the West.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 114-108 on the road.
Nov 3, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) shoots the ball while Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott (8) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Utah beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-114, also on the road.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out.
Nov 3, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
For the Jazz, Walker Kessler (shoulder) is out, and Georges Niang (foot), Ace Bailey (hip), and Kevin Love (rest) are game time decisions.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Nov 3, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) shoots the ball while Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – JazzWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
Listen to “Havlicek Stole the Pod” on:
Blue Wire: https://tiny.ee/CdKp
iTunes: https://tiny.ee/RK47
YouTube: https://tiny.ee/cOW3
This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics at Jazz: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (12/30)