NEWSLETTER
Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz (33-36) face the Boston Celtics (49-22) on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Vivint Arena. The matchup will start at 9:00 PM ET on SportsNet RM and NBCS-BOS.
In their most recent game on Friday, the Celtics claimed a 126-112 victory against the Trail Blazers. The Jazz dropped their last game 119-115 against the Heat on Monday. Jayson Tatum recorded 34 points, 12 rebounds and four assists for the Celtics. Markkanen’s team-high 38 points paced the Jazz in the losing effort.
When is Celtics vs. Jazz and when does it start?
This game between the Celtics and Jazz will begin on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Celtics vs. Jazz
The Celtics and Jazz will hit the floor at Vivint Arena for this matchup on March 18, and if you would like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SportsNet RM, NBCS-BOS.
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Celtics vs. Jazz Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Celtics have been favored 65 times and won 46, or 70.8%, of those games.
The Celtics knock down 15.8 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league) while shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc (seventh-best in the NBA). They are making four more threes per contest than their opponents, who drain 11.8 per game while shooting 35.2%.
In 2022-23, the Celtics’ offense has been much better at home, where they score 120.7 points per game, compared to on the road, where they average 114.7 per game. On defense, they have been slightly tougher at home, where they allow 111.9 points per game, versus road games, where they let their opponents to average 112.4 per game.
The Celtics have been racking up 114.7 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly lower than the 117.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Jazz Stats, Odds & Insights
The Jazz score 117.2 points per game (sixth in NBA) and concede 117.2 (22nd in league) for a -1 scoring differential overall.
The Jazz make 13.8 3-pointers per game and shoot 35.8% from beyond the arc, ranking sixth and 17th, respectively, in the league.
The Jazz score more points per game at home (118.4) than away (116.2), and also give up fewer points at home (115.3) than away (119.1).
In their past 10 games, the Jazz are putting up 114.6 points per contest, compared to their season average of 117.2.
Celtics Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 66 | 30.2 | 9 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.7 | 3.3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 59 | 26.8 | 6.9 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 59 | 14.7 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Derrick White | 71 | 12.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Marcus Smart | 54 | 11.3 | 3.2 | 6.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Jazz Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | 62 | 25.4 | 8.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 3 |
| Kelly Olynyk | 57 | 12 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Kris Dunn | 9 | 11.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | 55 | 9 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Walker Kessler | 65 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 0 |
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