Is Keyonte George playing tonight? Jazz vs. Celtics injury report

The Utah Jazz could be without their leading scorer on Tuesday night as they prepare to face the Boston Celtics, with point guard Keionte George listed as suspicious on the team’s latest injury report.

Utah (12-19) hosts Boston (19-12) at 9:00 PM ET as it looks to extend its current winning streak to three games. The Jazz announced Tuesday morning that George is dealing with an illness, putting his availability for the game in question.

George last played on Saturday at Utah beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-114delivering another strong all-around performance. He finished with 28 points, six assists, five rebounds, two steals and a block while logging 35 minutes. The third-year guard shot 7-for-18 from the field, went 3-for-9 from beyond the arc and converted 11 of his 13 free throw attempts as the Jazz controlled the game late.

Utah has relied heavily on George all season, especially in recent periods when the offense has been more consistent. At 22, George is in the midst of a career year and has become the focal point of the jazz backfield. In 31 games, he averaged 24.2 points, 6.8 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 45 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from three and 90.4 percent from the free throw line. He’s also averaging 34.3 minutes per game, which highlights his importance to Utah’s rotation.

Keyonte George is questionable with an illness ahead of the Celtics game

George’s production placed him firmly in the conversation for a potential first All-Star selection. The 2026 All-Star Game will be held at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles this February, and George’s scoring efficiency and playmaking have helped raise his profile despite Utah’s uneven start to the season.

The Celtics enter Tuesday’s matchup with one of the league’s most balanced rosters and remain firmly in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Boston’s size, defensive versatility and perimeter shooting present a significant challenge for a Jazz team still working to establish consistency on both ends of the floor.

Utah’s injury report did not provide further details on George’s condition, and his status is expected to be determined closer to tipoff. His availability could have a big impact on the Jazz’s offensive approach against a Boston team that ranks among the league’s most disciplined defenses.

After the game, Utah will begin a four-game road trip starting Thursday night against the Los Angeles Clippers at 10:00 PM ET. The The Clippers enter the match on a four-game winning streakadding further urgency for the Jazz as they move through a critical stretch of the schedule.