Celtics Cruise Past Jazz 121-99

Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum lead Boston to a dominant victory, solidifying their No. 2 playoff seed as Utah continues to struggle in a rebuilding season.

• Kristaps Porzingis delivered 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum added 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in the Celtics' win.
• Boston extended its winning streak to four games and has now won nine of its last ten, securing its position as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
• The Celtics' defense forced 17 turnovers and outscored the Jazz 26-5 in points off turnovers, showcasing their defensive dominance.
• Boston's three-point shooting was pivotal, with 17 made threes, including contributions from Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser, who each hit four.
• Despite a strong 30-point performance by Collin Sexton, Utah has now lost seven of its last eight games and remains focused on long-term rebuilding efforts.

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