NBA Injury Report and Game Preview: Celtics vs Nuggets
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The Boston Celtics are set to face the Denver Nuggets in a Sunday matinee game, and the injury report is a major talking point ahead of the matchup. Jaylen Brown, who has been dealing with right knee pain, is listed as questionable, while Kristaps Porzingis has been downgraded to out due to a non-Covid illness. Jrue Holiday is also doubtful with a right hand mallet finger, which means the Celtics will be without two of their key players.
The Nuggets, on the other hand, have their own set of injuries to contend with. Aaron Gordon and Zeke Nnaji are both questionable with left ankle sprains, while Trey Alexander, Vlatko Čančar, DaRon Holmes II, PJ Hall, and Peyton Watson are all out with various injuries. Despite these injuries, the Nuggets are coming off a big 134-119 victory against the Detroit Pistons, which snapped the Pistons' 8-game winning streak. The Nuggets have the second-best offense in the NBA with a 121.3 offensive rating, and they will look to continue their high-scoring ways against the Celtics.
The Celtics, who are defending their 2023 NBA championship, have had a strong season so far, with a 42-18 record and second place in the Eastern Conference standings. However, they are on a two-game skid after falling to the league-best Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. The Nuggets, who are in second place in the Western Conference with a 39-21 record, will look to take advantage of the Celtics' injuries and hand them their third straight loss. The game is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. MT and will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN+, and Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM.
Here is the injury report for both teams:
- Jaylen Brown — QUESTIONABLE (Right Knee Pain)
- Jrue Holiday — DOUBTFUL (Right Hand Mallet Finger)
- Kristaps Porziņģis — DOUBTFUL (Non-Covid Illness)
- Trey Alexander — OUT (G League Two-Way Assignment)
- Vlatko Čančar — OUT (Left Knee Surgery Rehabilitation)
- Aaron Gordon — QUESTIONABLE (Left Ankle Sprain)
- DaRon Holmes II — OUT (Right Achilles Tendon)
- PJ Hall — OUT (G League Two-Way Assignment)
- Zeke Nnaji — QUESTIONABLE (Left Ankle Sprain)
- Peyton Watson — OUT (Right Knee Sprain)
The game preview and injury report are crucial for fans and fantasy owners alike, as they look to stay up-to-date with the latest news and information from around the NBA. With the Celtics and Nuggets set to face off in a Sunday matinee game, fans will be eagerly anticipating the tip-off and the opportunity to see these two teams in action.
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