Such a performance from George even landed him some All-Star-level praise from his veteran big man, Jusuf Nurkic, who sees some similarities to nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard in the Jazz guard.

Jusuf Nurkic compares Keyonte George to Damian Lillard, praising his game understanding. George impressed with 31 points against the Celtics showcasing his improved performance. George's scoring, assists, and free-throw attempts have significantly increased this season.

The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report confirmed all other calls and no-calls made in the closing minutes of Celtics-Jazz, though it noted one foul by Boston center Neemias Queta should have instead been assessed to Derrick White.

But, within a positive night for Utah, there was one name in the mix during that Jazz win who wound up emerging as the team's biggest X-factor in the eyes of head coach Will Hardy, and a sentiment that Kevin Love would agree with following the game: second-year big man Kyle Filipowski.

According to the Utah Jazz, they have exercised fourth-year rookie-scale team options on Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, and Brice Sensabaugh. They also extended third-year rookie-scale team options on Isaiah Collier and Cody Williams.

Jaylen Brown believed the officiating crew cost the Boston Celtics a game Monday night, but referee Kevin Scott explained what led to a no-call.

While nearly everyone in the building (save the officials) believed there was going to be a whistle coming for a foul on George, there wasn’t and rookie Walter Clayton Jr. gathered the loose ball with Lauri Markkanen scoring on the other end for a 103-102 Jazz lead.

While the Celtics were up double-digits early, the Jazz refused to stay down. Part of that was a Boston offense that was cold throughout the night. The C’s couldn’t generate consistent or easy looks as both sides struggled with their efficiency.