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NBA: Porzingis, Tatum Score Big As Boston Celtics Dominate Utah Jazz 121-99

Boston Celtics secured their fourth straight win of the season after defeating the Utah Jazz 121-99 in the NBA on Saturday, 22 March. The stars of the show were Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum, who added 27 and 26 points respectively. Six of the Celtics' first seven baskets were 3-pointers, which led them to dominate the game from get go. Despite a brief Utah resurgence after half-time, Tatum's 3-pointer and the subsequent 13-0 run secured a Celtics victory, making their ninth win in 10 games.

| Photo: AP/Rick Egan

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) takes the ball to the hoop, as Boston Celtics center Al Horford, left, and Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, defend, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City.

NBA: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz
NBA: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz | Photo: AP/Rick Egan

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) slows dow as Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser, 30, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City.

NBA Basketball Game: Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics
NBA Basketball Game: Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Rick Egan

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler scores on a reverse layup during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Salt Lake City.

NBA Basketball Game: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz
NBA Basketball Game: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz | Photo: AP/Rick Egan

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) takes the ball to the hoop, as Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City.

NBA Basketball: Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics
NBA Basketball: Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Rick Egan

Boston Celtics guards Jrue Holiday (4) and Derrick White (9) guard against Utah Jazz center Micah Potter, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City.

NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz
NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz | Photo: AP/Rick Egan

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) blocks a shot by Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) as Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City.

Basketball Game: Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics
Basketball Game: Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Rick Egan

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) dribbles up the middle as Utah Jazz center Micah Potter, left, defends, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City.

Basketball Game: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz
Basketball Game: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz | Photo: AP/Rick Egan

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) breaks for the basket. as Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City.

Basketball: Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics
Basketball: Utah Jazz vs Boston Celtics | Photo: AP/Rick Egan

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton, right, breaks for the hoop as Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City.

Basketball: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz
Basketball: Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz | Photo: AP/Rick Egan

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) breaks for the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

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