The Celtics’ first game against the Utah Jazz this season wasn’t until February 26. That game was in Utah. The two teams then met up again in Boston on March 6 — five days before a member of the Jazz preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19.
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— Nick Friar (@Nick_Friar)
March 12, 2020 Multiple reports indicate the player who tested positive for the disease is Utah’s All-Star center, Rudy Gobert — but the team has yet to officially name anyone.
Utah Jazz All-Star Rudy Gobert has tested positive for coronavirus, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.Sources say Gobert is feeling good, strong and stable — and was feeling strong enough to play tonight.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
March 12, 2020 According to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, the Celtics have been in contact with the NBA and will “go through proper protocol considering Gobert’s recent game in Boston.”
