The Boston Celtics will play host to the Denver Nuggets at their home arena of TD Garden this Wednesday (Jan. 7) evening. The contest would normally be one of the biggest games on the Celtics calendar for this month if not the season, but a spate of injuries up and down the Nuggets’ roster may have taken some of the wind out of the sails for this otherwise prime-time tilt.
That of course has some trap game potential, but this version of Boston has demonstrated they know how to win those games, even when they aren’t playing their best. We expect a Celtics win, but Denver has played well even banged up as they are now, and Boston will be down more than just Jayson Tatum for this contest as well.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 23-12 record and a four-game win streak coming into tonight’s contest. That has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Jan 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
The Nuggets are the owners of a 24-12 record, good enough for fourth p;ace in the West.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston beat the Chicago Bulls 115-101 at home.
Mar 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) dunks the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Denver beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-124 in overtime on the road.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, as is Josh Minott (ankle).
Jan 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) blocks the shot of Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) as forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) and guard Jamal Murray (27) defend in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
For the Nuggets, Tamar Bates (foot), Cam Johnson (knee), Nikola Jokic (knee), and Jonas Valanciunas (calf) are out, and Christian Braun (ankle), Aaron Gordon (hamstring), Jamal Murray (ankle), and Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) are questionable.
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Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Jan 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – Nuggets
What time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
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