Will Boston’s Bounce Outbeat the Jazz Beat?…
The Boston Celtics (50-19) are packing their bags and heading west for a six-game tour, kicking things off in Salt Lake City against the tune-loving Utah Jazz (16-54). Last time in Boston, the Celtics almost let their 21-point fourth-quarter lead turn into a famous Jazz comeback. It was the unconventional game of “hunting the seal” with Walker Kessler as the prey that saved the day. Especially Jaylen Brown went full-feline on Kessler, turning him into a poster. If Brown’s back is back, Celtics fans are in for a treat.
And speaking of comebacks, Porzingis is back from the sick bay! After a battle with the fiercest illness he’s ever known, Porzingis threw down 25 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks against the Nets. Recovering from a week of couch-potatoing, Porzingis is bio-hacking his way back to beast mode. Let’s see if high altitude basketball gives him more oomph or has him bamboozled.
The real question: can Boston wrap up the Jazz’s big men like a Christmas present? With Kessler, Markkanen, and Collins leading the charge, the Jazz big guys are ready to bring the racket. But don’t worry, Celtics have Tatum, their rebounding superhero, leading the way against these giants. If Boston can keep the Jazz giants quiet, fans might just witness another delightful “Celtic Symphony” out west!
