Boston Celtics @ Utah Jazz - January 26, 2015 - Recap

Boston Celtics @ Utah Jazz - January 26, 2015 - Recap

For one night at least, the 34-year-old Tayshaun Prince brought back memories of his successful run with Detroit at the start of his career. Prince scored 19 points, and the Boston Celtics held off the Utah Jazz for a 99-90 victory on Monday.

Tyler Zeller had 14 points and seven rebounds for Boston, which grabbed control with a big second quarter. Jared Sullinger had 12 points and nine rebounds, and Avery Bradley also scored 12.

Gordon Hayward had 26 points for Utah (16-29), and Enes Kanter finished with 20. Reserve Trey Burke added 18 points, and Derrick Favors finished with 13 points with eight rebounds.

The Celtics (16-27) dominated both sides of the floor in the second quarter, jumping to a 55-31 halftime lead. Boston outscored Utah 38-14 in the quarter while shooting 60 percent from the field for the period.