Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and made five 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics past the Utah Jazz 126-97 on Friday night. Boston never trailed, trailing by as many as 36 points in the first half and making 17 3s for the night. The Eastern Conference leaders claimed their seventh victory in eight games. It was Tatum’s 14th 30-point game this season. Kristaps Porzingis added 19 points and Jrue Holiday finished with 14. The Celtics have scored 120 or more points in nine straight games. The loss ended a three-game winning streak for Utah, on a road trip to face the top three teams in the East, with Philadelphia and Milwaukee up next. The Jazz then return home to host defending NBA champion Denver on Monday.
Updated: January 6, 2024 10:49 a.m.

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Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) celebrates after hitting a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Boston.

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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) grabs a rebound against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, center, as Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, blocks during the first half of a game NBA basketball in Boston.

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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, second from right, is fouled by Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) during the second half of a basketball game in the NBA in Boston.

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) breaks free from Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio, center, and forward Kelly Olynyk, right, en route to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston.

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) prepares to battle against Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston.

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Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton, center, drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston.

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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, second from right, passes the ball under pressure from Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Boston.

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Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk, right, attempts to stop Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) on a drive to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston.