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Jazz Edge Celtics in Tight Contest at TD Garden

Utah Jazz3-4

105

Boston Celtics3-5

103

Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · TD Garden

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Who won Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics?

Utah Jazz beat Boston Celtics 105-103 at TD Garden on November 3, 2025.

The Utah Jazz narrowly defeated the Boston Celtics 105-103 in a gripping NBA matchup at TD Garden. This victory marks Utah's second consecutive win over Boston in their recent meetings, extending their series lead to 2-0 for the current season. The game was characterized by a series of clutch plays in the final minutes, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams.

Both teams entered the game with similar records, the Celtics at 3-5 and the Jazz at 3-4. The Celtics had been struggling recently, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, including a loss to the Houston Rockets just two days prior, where they fell 101-128. Their recent home performance had seen them win three out of five games, but they were on a one-game losing streak heading into this matchup. In contrast, the Jazz had a tougher stretch, losing three consecutive games and holding a record of 3-7 over their last ten, with their away record a dismal 0-5.

The scoring averages reflect the contrasting styles of both teams, with the Celtics averaging 108.0 points scored and 104.8 points allowed at home, while the Jazz averaged 118.7 points scored but allowed a staggering 126.1 points. This discrepancy highlighted the defensive challenges faced by Utah, particularly in away games.

In terms of previous meetings, the two teams had faced off twice earlier in the season. On March 10, 2025, the Celtics won 114-108 at home, and on March 22, 2025, they secured a more decisive victory, 121-99, while playing away. These results set the stage for a highly anticipated rematch, especially with both teams looking to gain momentum in the early part of the season.

Injuries played a significant role in the game, with Boston's star player Jayson Tatum listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue. The Jazz were also dealing with injury concerns, featuring Trey Alexander and Jaren Jackson Jr., both listed as day-to-day with rib and knee injuries, respectively. The absence or limited availability of key players can often shift the dynamics of such tightly contested games.

As the game unfolded, the atmosphere at TD Garden was electric, with fans witnessing a thrilling back-and-forth battle. The final moments were particularly intense, with the score tied at 103-103 before Jusuf Nurkic made a pivotal two-point shot, giving the Jazz a 105-103 lead. The Celtics had opportunities to respond but could not convert in the closing seconds, sealing their fate with a disappointing home loss.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with odds provided by an unnamed provider indicating a close contest. The Celtics were seen as slight favorites, but the Jazz's recent form and previous victories over Boston made it a challenging game to predict.

Overall, this game was a testament to the unpredictable nature of the NBA, where both teams displayed resilience and skill. Fans can look forward to seeing how both teams respond in their upcoming games as they aim to improve their standings in the league.

Injury report

Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics
Trey AlexanderDay-To-DayRibsUtah Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr.Day-To-DayKneeUtah Jazz

Leaders

PointsJaylen Brown36Boston Celtics
AssistsDerrick White6Boston Celtics
ReboundsNeemias Queta8Boston Celtics
PointsKeyonte George31Utah Jazz
AssistsWalter Clayton Jr.6Utah Jazz
ReboundsJusuf Nurkic11Utah Jazz

Recent form

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 5-5Streak L1108 scored · 104.8 allowed per game3-2 at home

L101-128vs Houston RocketsNov 2
W109-108at Philadelphia 76ersOct 31
W125-105vs Cleveland CavaliersOct 29
W122-90at New Orleans PelicansOct 28
L113-119at Detroit PistonsOct 26
L95-105at New York KnicksOct 24
L116-117vs Philadelphia 76ersOct 22
W93-86vs Charlotte HornetsApr 13
W130-94vs Charlotte HornetsApr 11
L76-96at Orlando MagicApr 9

Utah Jazz

Last 10: 3-7Streak L3118.7 scored · 126.1 allowed per game0-5 away

L103-126at Charlotte HornetsNov 2
L96-118at Phoenix SunsNov 1
L134-136vs Portland Trail BlazersOct 30
W138-134vs Phoenix SunsOct 28
L104-105at Sacramento KingsOct 25
W129-108vs LA ClippersOct 23
L105-116at Minnesota TimberwolvesApr 13
L111-145vs Oklahoma City ThunderApr 12
W133-126vs Portland Trail BlazersApr 10
L134-147at Atlanta HawksApr 6

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20

Box score

Stat	Utah Jazz	Boston Celtics
Field goals	38-84	37-89
Field goal %	45	42
Three-pointers	9-31	11-51
Three-point %	29	22
Free throws	20-25	18-22
Free throw %	80	82
Rebounds	55	36
Offensive rebounds	15	10
Defensive rebounds	40	26
Assists	23	21
Steals	4	12
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	18	10
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	2	0
Technical fouls, total	2	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	16
Fast-break points	15	19
Points in the paint	54	40
Fouls	21	22
Largest lead	11	14

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter71-71Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter71-72Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter73-72Kyle Filipowski makes two point shot (Keyonte George assists)
3rd Quarter74-72Kyle Filipowski makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter75-72Kyle Filipowski makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter77-72Svi Mykhailiuk makes 8-foot two point shot
4th Quarter77-74Anfernee Simons makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter77-75Anfernee Simons makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter80-75Kyle Filipowski makes 26-foot three point jumper (Lauri Markkanen assists)
4th Quarter83-75Svi Mykhailiuk makes 26-foot three point jumper (Walter Clayton Jr. assists)
4th Quarter83-76Anfernee Simons makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter83-77Anfernee Simons makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter85-77Jusuf Nurkic makes two point shot
4th Quarter85-79Neemias Queta makes 2-foot two point shot (Josh Minott assists)
4th Quarter86-79Kyle Filipowski makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter88-79Walter Clayton Jr. makes driving layup (Kevin Love assists)
4th Quarter90-79Kevin Love makes 4-foot two point shot (Walter Clayton Jr. assists)
4th Quarter90-82Derrick White makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Brown assists)
4th Quarter93-82Walter Clayton Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Lauri Markkanen assists)
4th Quarter93-85Payton Pritchard makes 25-foot three point jumper (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter94-85Lauri Markkanen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-85Lauri Markkanen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-87Chris Boucher makes 1-foot layup (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter95-89Jaylen Brown makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter95-90Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter97-90Keyonte George makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot (Svi Mykhailiuk assists)
4th Quarter97-91Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-92Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-94Jaylen Brown makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter97-96Jaylen Brown makes two point shot (Neemias Queta assists)
4th Quarter98-96Keyonte George makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter98-99Derrick White makes 26-foot three pointer (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter99-99Jusuf Nurkic makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-101Jaylen Brown makes 8-foot pullup jump shot (Derrick White assists)
4th Quarter100-101Keyonte George makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter101-101Keyonte George makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-102Derrick White makes technical free throw
4th Quarter103-102Lauri Markkanen makes 4-foot layup (Walter Clayton Jr. assists)
4th Quarter103-103Neemias Queta makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-103Jusuf Nurkic makes 1-foot two point shot