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Barring a last-minute change, the Jazz will be without starting point guard George Hill for a second consecutive game — tonight's date with the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
Hill was held out of Monday's win over the Brooklyn Nets with concussion-like symptoms after taking an elbow from Phoenix Suns center Alex Len on Saturday. The elbow also caused a significant laceration to Hill's lip. He recieved 22 at stitches as a result.
Without Hill, the Jazz face a significant challenge defensively in trying to stop Boston guard Isaiah Thomas, who is one of the very best scoring point guards in the NBA. The Celtics are coming into Tuesday's game on three days rest, while the Jazz are playing the tail end of a back-to-back.
Shelvin Mack, who scored 15 points on Monday, is expected to be the starting point guard. Raul Neto will fill in on the second unit.
— Tony Jones