10 must-watch games for the 2nd half of the Celtics’ 2020-21 schedule

The NBA has officially released the second half of the schedule for the 2020-21 season currently underway, and with it, we finally have a clear picture (barring more postponements) of how the rest of the Boston Celtics’ season is going to go.

And with that, we have already put together a list of 10 games we are looking forward to watching here at the Celtics Wire, from classic clashes with age-old rivals to potentially critical games for postseason seeding. To that end, let’s take a look at the 10 most compelling Celtics contests remaining on this season’s schedule in chronological order.

No. 1 - Mar. 11 at Brooklyn Nets

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The first real test of the second half of the 2020-21 season, Boston heads to Brooklyn to face Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving.

No. 2 - Mar. 16 vs. Utah Jazz

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This time Boston hosts the league's hottest team at home -- will it help them get over the hump vs the Jazz?

No. 3 - Mar. 24 at Milwaukee Bucks

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The first of two in a row against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Milwaukee is always a high-energy opponent for Boston.

No. 4 - Mar. 26 at Milwaukee Bucks

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Round two will pit these East foes against each other for a quick shot at revenge.

No. 5 - Apr. 6 vs. Philadelphia 76ers

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These old rivals pick it back up on Philly's home court -- will the Celtics have their house in order by then?

No. 6 - Apr. 11 at Denver Nuggets

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Boston beat the Nuggets in the familiar haunts of TD Garden -- can they do it again on the road?

No. 7 - Apr. 15 at Los Angeles Lakers

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If you need us to tell you why this is a marquee matchup, you may be in the wrong place.

No. 8 - Apr. 23 at Brooklyn Nets

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One more go-round with the league's most deadly offensive team -- but will their defense ultimately sink them?

No. 9 - May 9 vs Miami Heat

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The first of two tilts against the team that ended their postseason hopes in the Disney bubble...

No. 10 - May 10 vs. Miami Heat

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Both the prior contest and this one between Boston and Miami could be crucial in determining playoff seeding. This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire. Follow us on Facebook! [jwplayer nXkCqYHm-z6KDnl0B] [lawrence-related id=47028,47013,46985,46937] [listicle id=47031]

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