Denver Nuggets Face Boston Celtics in Anticipated NBA Matchup

The defending champion Celtics host the surging Nuggets at TD Garden, with both teams battling injuries and aiming to solidify their standings.

The Boston Celtics (42-18) will host the Denver Nuggets (39-21) at TD Garden on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ABC and ESPN+.
The Nuggets are on a strong 11-2 run in their last 13 games, led by Nikola Jokic, who is averaging a triple-double this season with 29.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game.
Boston enters the game after back-to-back losses, including a tough 123-116 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but remains second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Injury concerns loom for both teams: Boston's Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are doubtful, while Jaylen Brown is questionable; Denver's Aaron Gordon and Zeke Nnaji are also uncertain to play.
This matchup is seen as a potential preview of the NBA Finals, with both teams considered top contenders in their respective conferences.