"It wasn't a lot fun to watch," Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said. "I wouldn't mind if they rebounded. There aren't any rules against rebounding. ... We settled for jump shots and didn't make them to have to run too far to get layups."

The Celtics led by 10 at halftime, when Kendrick Perkins already had 10 points and seven rebounds, and Utah never made a move after Pierce hit a pair of 3-pointers in the opening 1:24 of the third quarter.

Boston made it 84-62 after three quarters on Rondo's buzzer-beater when he streaked the length of the court with 3.8 seconds left for the layup. With more than five minutes left in the game, the Celtics began playing the "Gino" video they usually break out when the game is in reach.

Notes

During a break, the Celtics honored arena usher Bill Lynch, who helped wave down a subway train to stop after a woman fell on the tracks over the weekend. ... Pierce needs 21 points to tie Bob McAdoo on the career scoring list. ... Utah has two more games left on its four-game East Coast swing.