The Celtics allowed the Jazz to shoot 53.2% from the floor which cost them the game. The Celtics themselves shot 50% from the floor but it just wasn’t enough. Paul Pierce conitnued his fine play this year with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Wally Szczerbiak had a decent game with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Rookie Rajon Rondo provided an energy boost off of the bench with 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Center Kendrick Perkins scored 10 points, grabbed 4 rebounds & blocked 4 shots. Delonte West chipped in with 10 points. Ryan Gomes had a good game with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists.

The Celtics need to play better defense because they’re wasting good offensive efforts. The Celtics have fallen to 1-4 on the season.