Celtics Escape Jazz’s Late Comeback Scare…
The Celtics are on a winning spree, folks! Riding a four-game victorious wave, they extended it to five by out-shooting the Jazz, 114-108, thanks to Sam Hauser’s magical third-quarter fireworks. Boston’s leading man, Hauser, lit up the scoreboard with 33 points, while Utah’s John Collins tried to keep it spicy with his 28 points. The Celtics were without Tatum, Porzingis, and Horford, while Utah’s injury list looked more like a roll call at a hospital wing.
Boston’s experimental lineup consisted of White, Holiday, Hauser, Brown, and Kornet. These guys were as unfamiliar with each other as cats and water before this game. It was a tough start with both teams throwing bricks instead of balls at the hoop from beyond the arc. Holiday dusted off the cobwebs with a sweet corner three, while White decided he wasn’t just there to look pretty, leading the second-quarter charge. His crossover made Kessler confused enough to question his career choices for a moment.
The third quarter was Hauser’s playhouse. After a timid first half, he caught fire, netting seven threes and nearly rewriting NBA history books. Despite their 24-point lead disappearing faster than free pizza at a frat party, the Celtics kept their cool. Utah charged back to tie the game at 103, but a Brown freebie and a Holiday corner triple brought serenity back to Celtics’ fans. A clutch dunk by Brown and Hauser’s steely three in the final minutes sealed the victory, keeping the Celtics’ winning streak alive. Now, it’s time to prepare for the showdown with OKC Thunder on March 12. Buckle up, basketball fans!
