UTAH JAZZ
Jazz Guard Ochai Agbaji Buries Consecutive Three-Pointers Against Celtics
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji hit a pair of three-pointers during a big run in the third quarter of Utah’s game against the Boston Celtics.
The Jazz hosted the Celtics at Vivint Arena on Saturday, March 18.
After trailing by nearly 20 points, Utah battled back against Boston during the opening minute of the second half.
With 8:29 left in the quarter, the Kansas product connected from 25 feet away from the bucket. Less than a minute later, the rookie buried another shot from behind the arc to give Utah a 71-69 lead at the 7:39 mark.
no, you're not seeing double. he really did it again ☕#TakeNote | @youngoch pic.twitter.com/lt3b3JWUEv
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 19, 2023
Late in the quarter, Agbaji had 13 points on 5-9 shooting, including 3-6 from downtown. He added one rebound and three assists while posting a plus-11 rating during his first 26 minutes on the hardwood.
This season, Agbaji is averaging 5.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.2 blocks, and 0.3 steals in 17.6 minutes per game.
we said it once and we'll say it again,,,@youngoch threes>>>#Pura3Pointer | @pura pic.twitter.com/tJFKDMC2B5
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 19, 2023
Utah’s game against Boston is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and KSL Sports Zone.
Celtics vs. Jazz
The Utah Jazz will return to action on Saturday after a five-day hiatus against the Boston Celtics.
The Jazz last played in Miami on Monday night, concluding a marathon six-game road trip that spanned four states and five different teams.
The Celtics, meanwhile, are in the midst of their own six-game road trip with their penultimate stop coming in Salt Lake City.
Jazz Open Four-Game Homestand
After playing their last six games on the road the Jazz return to Utah to open a critical four-game homestand.
The Jazz will face the Celtics before hosting the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, and Milwaukee Bucks over the next week.
LISTEN LIVE: The @utahjazz are back home to face the @celtics on the @KSLSportsZone and https://t.co/4kU961UAvR.#TakeNote https://t.co/XvxeRbMxsN pic.twitter.com/498GCqW6m0
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 19, 2023
With 13 games left in the regular season, the Jazz sit in the 11th seed in the West, a half-game back of both the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder, and tied with the 12th-ranked New Orleans Pelicans.
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Unexpected wins over top playoff teams like the Celtics, Kings, or Bucks this late in the season are likely to have a huge impact on final standings, as the Jazz are still in the running for a spot in the playoffs or a top-ten pick in the lottery.
Collin Sexton remains out for the Jazz, while Jordan Clarkson’s status will be updated before Saturday’s game.
Celtics Fading In East
Despite owning the second-best record in the East the Celtics are playing arguably their worst basketball of the season.
Boston is just 5-5 in its last 10 outings and is 2-1 to start its six-game road trip including an ugly loss to the Houston Rockets.
The Celtics will face the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday before making the tough turnaround in Utah.
Jayson Tatum is questionable against the Blazers with a hip bruise while center Robert Williams will miss his seventh straight game with a hamstring injury.
