PREVIEW: The Utah Jazz visit the Boston Celtics on Monday at TD Garden in Boston, with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Jazz are struggling with a 2-4 record and a three-game losing streak , while the Celtics sit at 3-4 in the Eastern Conference. Utah's roster is depleted with injuries to Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, and Rudy Gay , forcing their offense to lean heavily on limited contributors. The Jazz's defensive profile reveals troubling patterns: they rank 26th in defending three-point shooting and 30th in both spacing on offense and turnover rate , creating compounding issues on both ends of the court. Boston's defensive prowess presents a formidable challenge for Utah's inconsistent attack. The Celtics boast the second-best defense in the league and rank first in low turnovers , showcasing the disciplined approach Joe Mazzulla's team has established this season. However, Boston's offensive identity is marked by high three-point volume and slow tempo, ranking 30th in attacking the rim and 28th in pace. The Jazz have managed just 101 points per game on the road this season , suggesting another low-scoring affair is likely when these defensive-minded teams collide in a matchup that could define early season momentum for both squads.