Will the Celtics' Home Court Advantage Tilt the Scales Against the Jazz?

As the Boston Celtics prepare to host the Utah Jazz at TD Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance streak. The Celtics have been on a roll, with a recent victory over the Toronto Raptors that showcased their ability to maintain control throughout most of the game. With a 29-8 record, they've proven themselves as one of this season's powerhouses.

The last few games have highlighted Boston's strengths: an efficient offense and a solid defense. Their offensive rating has consistently outpaced their defensive rating, indicating that they can score effectively while keeping opponents in check. In their clash with Toronto, they managed an offensive points per possession rate of 1.2 and limited their opponent to 1.18.

Boston's rebounding has been another key factor in their success; they outrebounded Toronto by a significant margin and capitalized on second-chance points with an impressive 67 percent conversion rate from those opportunities.

However, turnovers remain an area for improvement for Boston as they had more turnovers than assists against Toronto which could be exploited by Utah if not addressed.

The upcoming game promises excitement as both teams bring unique strengths to TD Garden—a venue where Boston has shown comfort and dominance. Fans should expect another display of strategic playmaking and high-energy basketball from both sides.

Mark your calendars for January 6th at TD Garden; tip-off is scheduled at local time (US/Eastern). For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on NBCS-BOS network channel 630.