Live updates: Surging Celtics take on Nuggets in Denver as Boston looks to complete a perfect 4-0 West Coast road trip.
The Celtics enter tonight's matchup riding high after nine wins in their last ten games. Coverage began at 9 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.
First Quarter: Celtics Lead After One
Live updates: Surging
Celtics take on Nuggets in Denver with a 24-21 lead after the
first quarter. Boston's defense continues to impress, limiting Denver to just
35 percent shooting. Jaylen Brown, returning after missing Tuesday's win over
Phoenix, leads all scorers with 12 points and four rebounds.
Nikola Jokic,
active for this matchup after missing the Jan. 7 meeting, leads the Nuggets
with nine points on 4-of-11 shooting.
Second Quarter: Nuggets Battle on the Glass
Live updates:
Surging Celtics take on Nuggets in Denver with Boston maintaining a slim
36-34 lead at the 7:38 mark. The Nuggets are keeping it close by dominating the
offensive glass with eight rebounds to Boston's three, translating to eight
second-chance points.
Derrick White has
caught fire with eight points, including two three-pointers. Brown continues to
lead Boston with 12 points.
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Jamal Murray Update
The Nuggets
announced that guard Jamal Murray is questionable to return due to illness.
Murray managed just two points in eight minutes before exiting.
First Quarter Highlights
After a masterful
97-81 victory over the Suns on Tuesday, the Celtics limited Denver to 35
percent shooting in the opening frame. Jokic struggled against Boston's
defense, shooting just 2-of-7 from the field.
Neemias Queta Shining
Big man Neemias
Queta has provided valuable minutes off the bench, tallying four points and
three rebounds in six minutes.
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Pregame Notes
Starting lineups:
- Celtics: White, Brown,
Scheierman, Hauser, Queta
- Nuggets: Murray, Braun,
Strawther, Johnson, Jokic
Tatum Progress
ESPN's Shams
Charania revealed that Jayson Tatum is a "full-go" in 5-on-5
scrimmages. Tatum has spent nine months recovering from a ruptured Achilles.
Injury Report
- Celtics: Jayson Tatum
(Achilles) – OUT
- Nuggets: Peyton Watson
(hamstring) – OUT, Aaron Gordon (hamstring) – OUT, Jamal Murray (illness)
– Questionable
What's at Stake
Live updates:
Surging Celtics take on Nuggets in Denver with major implications. Boston
can complete a perfect 4-0 road trip with a victory. Denver seeks revenge after
winning the January meeting 114-110 at TD Garden without Jokic.
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