Utah Jazz Edges Boston Celtics 105-103 in Final Seconds

The Boston Celtics lost a close game to the Utah Jazz 105-103, with Jusuf Nurkic scoring a crucial putback with 0.6 seconds left to seal the victory for Utah. Despite Jaylen Brown's 36-point effort and a late rally that erased a double-digit deficit, the Celtics were hampered by poor three-point shooting (21.6%) and being outrebounded 55-36, including 15-10 on offensive boards. Utah's Keyonte George led all scorers with 31 points, supported by Nurkic's double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Boston's offensive struggles were exacerbated by inconsistent shooting from key players like Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. Boston had several opportunities late in the game but was undone by fouls and turnovers, including Brown's offensive foul on the final inbound play. The Celtics, now 3-5 in the 2025-26 season, will look to rebound in their upcoming game against the Washington Wizards. Overall, Utah overcame the Celtics' early lead and defensive efforts to claim a hard-fought win in Boston's home arena.