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The Boston Celtics will begin a five-game road trip to the West Coast against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on Friday in an enticing 2021-22 NBA season clash.
The Celtics enter this game on the back of two straight wins. They defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 88-87 in their previous outing. Jayson Tatum was the MVP of the game as he scored 26 points and claimed 16 boards. The win helped the C's improve to a 12-10 record for the season, and they are up to eighth in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, the Jazz are also coming off two consecutive wins. They beat the Portland Trail Blazers 129-107 in their last game. Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 30 points, while Rudy Gobert finished with 21 points and 16 rebounds. Utah maintained their position as the third seed in the West, improving to a 14-7 record.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
The Boston Celtics have ruled out Jaylen Brown because of a hamstring injury.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Utah Jazz have ruled Udoka Azubuike out because of an ankle injury, while they have listed Trent Forrest as questionable due to a non-COVID illness.
Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz: Predicted Lineups
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics have started Dennis Schroder in the past in the absence of Jaylen Brown and are likely to continue that pattern against the Utah Jazz. Meanwhile, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Robert Williams are all set to retain their places.
Josh Richardson, Enes Freedom and Grant Williams will likely play the most minutes off the bench.
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are likely to continue with their preferred starting lineup comprising Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O'Neale and Rudy Gobert.
Meanwhile, Jordan Clarkson, Joe Ingles and Rudy Gay are expected to carry the momentum coming off the bench. The trio will likely play the most minutes among the reserves.
Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz: Starting 5s
Boston Celtics
Point Guard - Dennis Schroder | Shooting Guard - Marcus Smart | Small Forward - Jayson Tatum | Power Forward - Al Horford | Center - Robert Williams.
Utah Jazz
Point Guard - Mike Conley | Shooting Guard - Donovan Mitchell | Small Forward - Bojan Bogdanovic | Power Forward - Royce O'Neale | Center - Rudy Gobert.
