SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz guard Svi Mykhailiuk got the start against his former team on Friday and climbed the ladder for a first-quarter highlight.
Mykhailiuk split to Celtics defenders and rose up with two hands for the powerful slam.
you’ve seen the Flying V, but what about a Flying Svi? 🤔✈️ pic.twitter.com/S6KKxWkzxe
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 22, 2025
Svi Mykhailiuk Rises For Dunk Against Boston
After receiving his championship ring when the Jazz went into TD Garden on March 10, Mykhailiuk was finally able to welcome his old friends into his house.
In the opening quarter, he posted two points, two rebounds, and a steal.
He missed his first two shot attempts before taking it to the cup to raise his confidence.
The @utahjazz trail the @celtics 29-18 with just over two minutes left in the first quarter.
Walker Kessler has an early four points and five rebounds. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/XdHbMEF5kJ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 22, 2025
Unfortunately, Boston got more or less exactly what they wanted in the first quarter against the Jazz.
They were able to get 14 three’s up and knocked down seven of them. Going into the second quarter, they led 35-21.
Jazz Close Season Series Against Celtics At Delta Center
The Utah Jazz will reach the midpoint of their six-game homestand as they host the Boston Celtics tonight.
Following a season-long losing streak of 10 games, the Jazz come off a win against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The victory moved them from 30th in the NBA to 29th but they still sit last in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, the Celtics have won three in a row and eight of their last nine. They won’t be able to catch up to Cleveland but sit comfortably in the second seed in the East.
This is the second and final matchup between Utah and Boston this season. The two teams last faced off at TD Garden on March 10 where the C’s pulled out a 114-108 win.
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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.
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