Overview

• 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.