The Boston Celtics will play one of their toughest games in the second half of the 2020-21 NBA regular season when they host the Utah Jazz at TD Garden on Tuesday night.
The Jazz have the best record in the league at 28-10, as well as a league-best plus-8.4 scoring differential.
These teams played Feb. 9 in Utah, where the Jazz broke the game open late in the fourth quarter and won 122-108 despite 33 points from Celtics guard Jaylen Brown.
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The C's made easy work of the Houston Rockets in a 134-107 win Sunday night. The Jazz present a much tougher challenge in just about every facet of the game. Utah is a well-balanced team that ranks third in scoring and fifth in points allowed.
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A playoff spot is no guarantee for Boston given its current position in the Eastern Conference standings, so every game until the end of the regular season is critical. A win versus a very good Jazz team could be the confidence booster the C's need to go on a run leading up to the March 25 trade deadline.
Here's how and when to watch Celtics vs. Jazz online.
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When: Tuesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET
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