Utah Jazz @ Boston Celtics: Dec 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Utah JazzJazz
1-2 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, December 18, 2026
Boston CelticsCeltics
1-1 · Home

Jazz vs Celtics tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston. TV: KJZZ / Jazz+ (Jazz), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics).

How to Watch Jazz vs Celtics: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, December 18, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Jazz KJZZ / Jazz+ · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
Stream
NBA League PassJazz: Jazz+ · Celtics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
TD GardenBoston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 19, 2026
Jusuf NurkicJazzCOutFootOct 7, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Jazz

Celtics

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Jazz vs Celtics Preview

The Jazz are 1-2 this season, while the Celtics are 1-1 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Celtics rank 2nd in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Keyonte George (21.7 points per game) and Paul George (26.5 points per game).

Jazz vs Celtics Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Jazz vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27

Jazz 3 GPCeltics 2 GP
115.3#14
Points per game
110.0#22
124.7#26
Opponent points
112.0#12
48.0%#6
Field goal %
45.7%#16
33.0%#17
Three-point %
39.5%#6
73.1%#23
Free throw %
75.7%#17
43.7#16
Rebounds
38.0#29
28.3#5
Assists
26.5#10
6.3#27
Steals
8.5#19
6.0#9
Blocks
4.5#18
17.7#23
Turnovers
12.0#2

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
10Spurs1-22.0
11Mavericks1-22.0
12Jazz1-22.0
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Wizards2-11.0
7Hornets2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Magic1-22.0

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This Jazz vs Celtics page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Jazz visit the Cavaliers Dec 20; Celtics host the Pistons Dec 20.

Jazz vs Celtics FAQs

What time does Jazz vs Celtics start?

The Utah Jazz play the Boston Celtics on Friday, December 18, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Jazz vs Celtics on?

Local TV: KJZZ / Jazz+ (Jazz), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Jazz and Celtics records?

Going into this game the Jazz were 1-2 and the Celtics were 1-1 this season.

Who is injured for Jazz vs Celtics?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 25: Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz, out, foot).

How did Jazz vs Celtics go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Jazz vs Celtics game?

The Celtics beat the Jazz 129-119 on Dec 30, 2025 on the road.

Where is Jazz vs Celtics being played?

At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.

Is Jazz vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Jazz and Celtics markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Celtics fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.