Boston hosts the Utah Jazz after Jayson Tatum scored 40 points in the Boston Celtics' 111-101 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Monday’s matchup is the first of the season between the two squads. Boston is 22-11 at home,

The Utah Jazz have been losing an awful lot as of late, and a road matchup against the defending NBA Finals champions doesn't inspire much faith that Will Hardy and his roster of youngsters are due for a change of fate.

The Celtics shouldn't play too sleepily given their momentum heading into the playoffs, though it may be hard to create motivation in such a context.