BOSTON — The Celtics will be without two starters on Monday night as they face off against the Utah Jazz at TD Garden. The team downgraded Jayson Tatum (knee) from questionable to out before tip. Al Horford (toe) was also downgraded while Kristaps Porzingis will remain out for the sixth consecutive game due to illness.

With a month left in the regular season, the Celtics are all but guaranteed the No. 2 seed in the East. Regardless of their standing, the Celtics remain the team to beat as they prepare for their title defense in the playoffs.

It has been tough sledding for the Utah Jazz, who have lost 7 of their past 8 games. It won’t get any easier for them on Monday night as they face the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics. The Celtics are 8-2 in their last 10 games and are playing their best basketball of the season.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum said the NBA is in a better place when Boston and Los Angeles are two top teams.

The Boston Celtics are monitoring Jayson Tatum's knee injury status ahead of their game against the Utah Jazz on March 10, 2025. His absence could significantly impact the team, already missing Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown showed up big-time for the Celtics in what was a big-time matchup against the Lakers on Saturday night.

The Lakers-Celtics rivalry may not be truly back yet, but plenty of people feel the two teams could meet in this June's NBA Finals.

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