BOSTON – The Utah Jazz trailed by 21 points going into the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Monday.
Over the next eight minutes, they outscored Boston 34-13 to tie the game at 103-103.
John Collins, in his return from injury, led the way for the Jazz with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Brice Sensabaugh followed him up with 22 points, 17 of which came in the fourth quarter.
Collin Sexton was the third-leading scorer with 16. He also added 13 assists.
Utah shot a blistering hot 68 percent from the field in the quarter. They held Boston to 35 percent shooting.
RELATED: John Collins Brings The Power With Two-Hand Slams Against Celtics
Despite the late push, the Celtics held on to win, 114-108.
Jazz Continue Road Trip In Boston Against Celtics
The Utah Jazz will end the east coast portion of their five-game road trip against the Boston Celtics tonight.
Utah is currently on a five-game losing streak and has also lost 12 straight on the road. Meanwhile, the Celtics have won four in a row, 10 of their last 12, and appear primed for another deep postseason run.
The injury report is lengthy for both teams on Monday in Beantown. Boston will be without Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford. Utah is without Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, Keyonte George, and Taylor Hendricks.
This is the first of two matchups between Utah and Boston this season. The Celtics will come to Salt Lake City on Friday, March 21.
Utah Jazz Gameday Reading
Follow the Jazz with KSL Sports
Tonight’s game against the Celtics is being televised on KJZZ, streamed on SEG+, and heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone.
Find KSLSports.com coverage of the Jazz here.
Chandler Holt is a co-host of theJazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer forKSLSports.com. FollowChandler on Xfor Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.
Take us with you, wherever you go.
Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. You can stream live radio, video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.