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Boston plays Denver, seeks 5th straight win

Both teams face significant absences as the Celtics aim to extend a four-game winning streak and the Nuggets contend without their top seven players.

  • The Boston Celtics, seeking a fifth straight win after four victories, host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST in Boston.
  • With long injury lists, multiple Nuggets regulars including Nikola Jokic, Nuggets and Jamal Murray, Nuggets are out, while Jayson Tatum, Celtics is also sidelined.
  • At home, Boston holds a 11-5 record, averages 120.7 points, and Derrick White scores 18.4 points at 39.7%.
  • The statistical gap shows Denver scores 33.3 more points per game than the Celtics allow, possibly shifting standings and matchup balance.
  • Beyond injuries, the matchup will test rebounding and hot scoring, as Denver ranks seventh with 33.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Nikola Jokic, who is listed out; recent high scorers include Jalen Pickett, averaging 29.0 over the last 10 games.
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Boston plays Denver, seeks 5th straight win

Boston looks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Denver. Wednesday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams.

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