The Boston Celtics overcame the absence of key players Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford to defeat the Utah Jazz 114-108. Sam Hauser was pivotal, scoring a career-high 33 points, including seven 3-pointers in a dominant third quarter. The Celtics built a substantial lead but allowed the Jazz to tie the game late in the fourth. However, Hauser's timely shot and Jaylen Brown’s contributions helped the Celtics preserve their fifth consecutive win. This game marked a historic achievement as four teammates made nine 3-pointers in a season, a first in NBA history.
Sam Hauser made nine 3-pointers, seven in the third quarter, finishing with a career-high 33 points, leading the Celtics despite missing key players.
Hauser's hot stretch propelled the Celtics to a 23-point lead early in the fourth quarter, though the Jazz rallied to tie before a late 3-pointer sealed the win.
Despite injuries to star players like Tatum and Porzingis, the Celtics performed admirably, with Jaylen Brown contributing 26 points in the victory.
The Celtics' win marked their fifth straight game, showcasing their resilience and depth in overcoming significant player absences against a struggling Jazz team.
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