The erratic Jazz broke out of a four-game losing streak by beating up on Eastern Conference also-rans in the Wizards, Cavaliers and Knicks. The last time it played a contender, it lost to Boston in Salt Lake City. But Utah often has looked better on the road and should be in a good payback spot Friday night. Gordon Hayward and Jaylen Brown are out for the Celtics, while Kemba Walker is expected to return from a knee injury. But look for the Jazz to exploit the absence of Brown, who had 20 points and six rebounds in the previous meeting.

A revenge spot exists Friday as the Jazz continue their East Coast road trip against the Celtics. On Feb. 26 Boston handed the Jazz a fourth straight home loss in a 114-103 victory. On Friday, the Celtics will be without Gordon Hayward and Jaylen Brown who contributed 32 points in the prior matchup. Take Utah.