The Boston Celtics will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on the Denver Nuggets in a key NBA matchup on Sunday afternoon. Denver is coming off a 134-119 win at Detroit on Friday, while Boston dropped a 123-116 decision to the Cleveland Cavaliers that same night.
Tip-off from TD Garden in Boston is set for 1 p.m. ET. The Celtics are 4.5-point favorites in the latest Nuggets vs. Celtics odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 234.
Why the Celtics can cover
Small forward Jayson Tatum has been on fire, registering a double-double with 46 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists in his last game. Jaylen Brown also had an impressive 37 points in the same matchup.
Why the Nuggets can cover
Center Nikola Jokic is having an extraordinary season, averaging a triple-double with 29.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 10.4 assists. He has been pivotal in Denver’s success, with significant contributions from Michael Porter Jr. as well.
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