The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Boston Celtics, 118-117, at Vivint Arena on Saturday.

While there were only three ties and five lead changes in this game, it stayed within a seven-point margin for the entirety of the second half. Utah actually finished the game on a 10-3 run over the closing 2:15 to prevail. They forced Boston to miss four of their final five shots in that deciding stretch. The Celtics also held the lead for over 40 minutes of this 48-minute game. Utah out-rebounded Boston, 62-49, while outscoring them in the paint, 48-30. The Jazz also outscored the Celtics in second-chance points, 20-8, out-rebounding them on the offensive end, 17-5.

The Celtics (49-23) were led by Jaylen Brown, collecting 25 points, four rebounds and six assists. Grant Williams amassed 23 points, four rebounds and two assists. Jayson Tatum tallied 15 points, three rebounds and six assists, while Derrick White had 10 points, five rebounds and four assists. Malcolm Brogdon led the bench with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists.

The Jazz (34-36) were led by Lauri Markkanen, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds and three assists. Talen Horton-Tucker totaled 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Kelly Olynyk accrued 13 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, while Walker Kessler compiled 12 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks.

On deck for Utah is a home matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Monday. As for Boston, they return to action on Tuesday in a road meeting with the Kings as well.