Jusuf Nurkic makes last-second putback to lift the Jazz past the Celtics, 105-103
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Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, right, blocks a shot y Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić (30) during first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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BOSTON (AP) -- Jusuf Nurkic dropped in a putback with 0.6 seconds remaining and the Utah Jazz overcame a double-digit, second-half deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 105-103 on Monday night.Keyonte George scored a season-high 31 points, and Lauri Markkanen added 20 points and nine rebounds to help the Jazz end a three-game losing streak.
The Celtics had a chance to tie, but Jaylen Brown was called for a foul on the inbounds play. Boston's challenged but was unsuccessful allowing the Jazz to inbound the ball and run out the clock.Brown led Boston with 36 points, but was 0 for 9 from the 3-point line. Boston shot a season-low 21.6% (11 of 51) from beyond the arc.Payton Pritchard added 18 points and Derrick White finished with 10 points for the Celtics. They have lost their last two after winning three straight.Utah erased a 10-point halftime deficit, outscoring the Celtics 25-14 over the first seven minutes coming out of the break to take its first lead of the night, 61-60.The game was tied at 101 with a minute to play when Utah was whistled for a defensive 3-second violation.
White connected on the technical free throw. But on the ensuing possession, Brown tripped and turned it over to Markkanen, who drove in for a layup,Neemias Queta was fouled and hit 1 of 2 free throws to tie it, setting up the Jazz's final possession.Up nextJazz: At Detroit on Wednesday night.Celtics: Host Washington on Wednesday night.
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