Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics: Preview, predictions, injury report and TV for tonight's premier showdown

Thursday, 07 March 2024 at 20:00

7 games scheduled for this NBA Thursday and without a doubt, tonight's main event between the Denver Nuggets and the Boston Celtics is one of the most interesting games of the season. This matchup could've been last year's finals and may well be this year's finals. Denver already secured a road victory against the Celtics and now, they face off in Mile High City. This game showcases two MVP contenders: Nikola Jokic and Jayson Tatum, who do you think is coming on top?

The Celtics, as visitors, face the matchup with the question of whether they will be able to count with Jaylen Brown for one of their toughest games of the season. Boston still has by far the best record in the NBA, 48-13, despite its latest loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, a game like tonight's can significantly demonstrate Boston's position against the top teams in the Western Conference.

Read also

VIDEO: Stephen Curry with the hole in one celebration!

The Nuggets, meanwhile, are looking to make up for their loss to the Phoenix Suns, which prevented them from moving into first place in the Western Conference. Right now, Denver is 3rd with a 42-20 record, and remains in the hunt for the leaders, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder, tied at the top with 43-19.

Expert predictions (Starting fives and Winner)

The main candidate for tonight's match are the Boston Celtics. Despite Brown's status, Boston is a good team on the road and the Nuggets failed to defend home court on their last two games playing in Denver.

In addition, the possible starters will be:

Nuggets: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic.
Celtics: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis.