Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz (Image via Getty) The Boston Celtics are in Salt Lake City tonight to play the Utah Jazz in a December 30, 2025, regular-season game that looks very different from what it did a few weeks ago. Injuries on both sides have shifted the focus away from star matchups and toward depth, minutes management, and basic execution.Boston is coming off a loss in Portland and is trying to stabilize its rotation on a road trip that hasn’t been smooth. Utah, meanwhile, has quietly put together two straight wins and will look to use home court and pace to stay competitive despite its own long injury list.
Boston Celtics injury report vs the Utah Jazz (December 30, 2025)
Boston Celtics will again be without Jayson Tatum, who continues to recover from right Achilles surgery. Chris Boucher is out due to illness. Ron Harper Jr., Max Shulga, and Amari Williams are also unavailable, leaving fewer options off the bench.With Tatum sidelined, Jaylen Brown carries the offense. He has been scoring between 29 and 33.5 points per game while contributing on the glass and as a passer. Derrick White remains a steady presence, usually giving Boston around 16 to 18 points and close to five assists.
Utah Jazz injury report vs the Boston Celtics (December 30, 2025)
Utah Jazz’s frontcourt is thin. Walker Kessler is out with a shoulder injury. Georges Niang is sidelined with a foot issue and is not expected back until at least January 5. Kevin Love is resting through at least January 1.Ace Bailey is listed as out or questionable with a left hip flexor strain. Keyonte George is questionable due to illness despite recently averaging close to 30 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. Kyle Anderson is also questionable for personal reasons. Elijah Hless, Tonje, and Kyle Filipowski remain uncertain.Even with those absences, Lauri Markkanen continues to anchor the Utah Jazz offense at roughly 28 to 29.5 points per game. Jusuf Nurkic’s rebounding and minutes from Isaiah Collier could play a larger role than usual.
Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz Game details (December 30, 2025)
Tip-off is set for 9:00 PM ET at the Delta Center. The Boston Celtics enter at 19-12, while the Jazz are 12-19. Boston dropped its last game 114-108, while Utah Jazz beat San Antonio and Detroit to start a short win streak. The Jazz have been playing faster lately, which could matter against a shortened Celtics rotation.
How to watch tonight’s Boston Celtics vs Utah Jazz game (December 30, 2025)
The game will air on NBC Sports Boston, KJZZ-TV, and Jazz+. Radio coverage includes 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston and 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone in Utah. Streaming options include Fubo, NBA League Pass, and Jazz platforms.
Matchup outlook
Boston is listed as an 8.5-point favorite, with the total set at 242.5. Without Tatum, the Celtics will rely on structure and half-court defense. Utah’s pace and home floor could keep the game close, but Boston’s road consistency gives it a slight edge, especially if Brown stays productive.