3 keys in the Utah’s loss to Boston

[Deseret News - Jazz]

SALT LAKE CITY — The playoff-bound Boston Celtics handed the Utah Jazz a tough 97-94 loss at Vivint Arena on Thursday night when Jaylen Brown hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds to play.

Turning point: With the game tied at 94-all in the final minute, a poor possession by Utah — which included Jae Crowder’s 3-point attempt being blocked and Joe Ingles missing a floater — gave Boston the chance to win in regulation. On the ensuing possession, the Celtics found an open Brown for the 3-pointer.

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Donovan Mitchell's heave didn't connect after a timeout, as Boston ended the game on a 9-0 run.

The hero: Brown had a team-high 21 points and hit three 3-pointers for the Celtics. He also had a key steal with just over a minute remaining that led to a dunk in transition, and Brown added five rebounds, three assists and two steals.

3 keys

• Both teams had dominant quarters. The Celtics outscored the Jazz 30-15 in the second and hit four 3-pointers while shooting 62.1 percent from the field. Utah then outscored Boston 32-19 in the third and hit five 3-pointers while shooting 45 percent from the field.
• Boston made 12 of 21 3-point shots on the night, while Utah was 9 of 33 from long range.
• The Celtics had a 15-12 edge in second-chance points.

Jazz almanac: 42-33, Lost 1
Playoff picture: The loss knocks the Jazz back to eighth place in the Western Conference, a half-game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Up next:

Friday vs. Memphis (21-54), 7 p.m. MDT (AT&T SportsNet)

Sunday at Minnesota (43-33), 5 p.m. (AT&T SportsNet)

Tuesday vs. Los Angeles Lakers (32-41), 7 p.m. (AT&T SportsNet)

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[carolinajazz]

Despite the fact that both teams shot poorly, it was a pretty good game to watch! All I got to say is this: If Ricky Rubio could hit the broad side of a barn, he's be half the player Stockton was! But the Jazz pass the ball well, and they trust each other to hit the open man for the most part! They could sure have used this home win, though, as a playoff spot hard to get when you lose games at home that you should win!