Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets: Key Stats & Insights

The Boston Celtics face off against the Denver Nuggets on January 7, 2025, at Ball Arena, Denver, at 10:00 PM EST, with live coverage on TNT and NBCS-BOS. Both teams are coming off contrasting performances, with the Celtics recently losing to Oklahoma City 92-105, while the Nuggets secured a 122-111 victory over San Antonio. The Celtics, boasting a 3-point field goal percentage of 36.7%, will aim to leverage their shooting against the Nuggets' defense, which has a defensive rating of 112.999. Notably, the Celtics have a straight-up away record of 13-4, while the Nuggets hold a 10-6 home record. In terms of Point Spread odds, the Celtics are favored at -4.5. The total points line is set at 235.5. Explore the full standings on our NBA standings page. Their last matchup on October 6, 2024, saw the Celtics triumph 130-104 over the Nuggets at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. With Boston's impressive offensive rating of 118.785, they remain a formidable opponent. Watch out for Denver's counter with their high field goal percentage of 49.8%. This clash promises to deliver high-intensity basketball at Ball Arena.