The win came against the 15-11 Utah Jazz by a score of 100-91. The play of point guard Rajon Rondo is what pushed the Celtics past the Jazz with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. The reigning defensive of player of the year Kevin Garnett added 19 points and 10 rebounds. Another key part of the Celtics All-star forward Paul Pierce had 15 points and 5 rebounds but left the game with a hyper extended knee and did not return to the game.

The Jazz put up a good fight as their forward Paul Milsap scored a career high in points with 32 to lead his team in scoring. Even with his injury point guard Deron Williams had a solid game with 15 points and 7 assists. The Jazz played well but in the end the Champion Boston Celtics were too much to handle.  

Celtics:

1. Rajon Rondo 25 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists
2. Ray Allen 12 points, 3 rebounds
3. Paul Pierce 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
4. Kevin Garnett 19 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists
5. Kendrick Perkins 15 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists

Jazz:

1. Deron Williams 15 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds
2. Ronnie Brewer 8 points, 3 assists, 1 rebounds
3. C.J. Miles 5 points
4. Paul Milsap 32 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists
5. Mehmet Okur 13 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists