The Boston Celtics are set to face the Utah Jazz on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET at TD Garden in what promises to be an exciting matchup. This marks the first of two meetings between the teams during the season, with a return game scheduled in Utah on December 30. Last season, the Celtics swept the series 2-0, and historically, they lead the matchup with 63 wins against 46 losses, including a strong home record of 40-15 against the Jazz.
The connection between these two teams runs deep, reflecting several notable figures. Danny Ainge, a former Celtic player and long-time general manager, is currently the CEO of basketball operations for the Jazz. Will Hardy, who served as an assistant coach with Boston, now holds the head coach position for Utah. Additionally, players like Svi Mykhailiuk, who was part of Boston’s 2024 championship team, and Georges Niang, who was briefly on the Celtics before ending up back with the Jazz, contribute to the rich narrative surrounding this matchup.
Both teams have made significant roster changes in the offseason. The Jazz acquired sizeable players such as Jusuf Nurkic and Kevin Love while trading away Collin Sexton and John Collins. They also selected Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton, Jr. with their first-round draft picks. Meanwhile, the Celtics have primarily maintained their core while dealing with injuries, most notably Jayson Tatum, who is currently sidelined as he recovers from an Achilles injury.
Entering this game, the Celtics are focused on strengthening their gameplay, particularly on defense, where they aim to precede their last place ranking in assists per game and improve their rebounding efforts. The Jazz, on the other hand, need to navigate their second consecutive game on the road, having faced the Charlotte Hornets just the night before.
Key players to watch will include Celtics’ promising starter Josh Minott, who has helped the team in their recent victories, and Lauri Markkanen, leading the Jazz with impressive averages. Another notable point will be the matchup between Derrick White and Keyonte George, both crucial playmakers for their teams.
The outcome of this game will also hinge on factors like fatigue and home court advantage, as the Celtics hope to energize their fan base at TD Garden after a challenging start to their season. Both teams, driven by the spirit of competition and their respective coaching backgrounds, are poised for an intense battle as they look to gain momentum moving forward in the regular season.