Nuggets vs Celtics
Wed, Feb 25
Final
Nuggets
Nuggets
(36 - 22)
103
-
84
Celtics
Celtics
(38 - 19)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 21 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 103 |
| Celtics | 24 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 84 |
Venue: Ball Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Nikola JokiÄ
DEN | #15 | C
30
12
6
Derrick White
BOS | #9 | G
20
6
3
Smart Game Analysis
Denver Nuggets has a 82% chance of winning the game
The Nuggets, rested and at home, are poised to dominate a depleted Celtics squad playing on the second night of a back-to-back without Jayson Tatum and likely Jaylen Brown.
Key Analysis
- • The Celtics are playing on the second night of a back-to-back after a game in Phoenix, facing the altitude disadvantage in Denver.
- • Boston is missing Jayson Tatum (Achilles) and has traded away key championship pieces like Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford.
- • Jaylen Brown missed the last game with a knee contusion and is doubtful to play heavy minutes on a back-to-back, leaving Boston severely shorthanded.
- • Nikola Jokic has a massive matchup advantage against Boston's new center rotation of Nikola Vucevic and Neemias Queta, who struggle defensively.
- • Denver has a significant rest advantage, having not played since Sunday, while Boston traveled overnight.
- • The Nuggets' starting lineup features a healthy Jamal Murray and Cameron Johnson, providing superior offensive firepower compared to Boston's makeshift rotation.
