Celtics vs Nuggets Starting Line-Up: Who Will Play Tonight in This Blockbuster Clash?

The Celtics vs Nuggets game tonight is a highly anticipated one and most definitely the game of the week, as the two teams meet for the first time this season for a showdown. Moreover, the Celtics will host the defending Champions at the TD Garden as Jokic and Co. try to hand them their first home loss of the season.

The Celtics (32-9) are leading the Eastern Conference and are top of the league with a winning percentage of .780 while Denver (28-14) has a win percentage of .667 and is third in leading the Western Conference. Boston has been touted as the most favorable team to win the Championship this season. As they take on the reigning champions tonight, let us look at the expected starters on both sides of the court.

Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets: Projected starters

The Celtics currently boast one of the best starting fives in the league, and their healthy roster only makes it better. Tonight, we’ll have Jrue Holiday (PG), Derrick White (SG), Jaylen Brown (SF), Jayson Tatum (PF), and Kristaps Porziņģis at the center. Porzingis did not play Wednesday’s game against the Spurs due to a right knee inflammation, but he has not been listed on the Celtics’ injury list tonight and is expected to suit up tonight.

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Starting for the Nuggets will be Jamal Murray (PG), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG), Michael Porter Jr. (SF), Aaron Gordon (PF), and big man Nikola Jokic at the center. Aaron Gordon has been listed as probable for tonight’s game with a right shoulder sprain, but he will probably play. This is because the Nuggets have had two days to prep for tonight; their last game was on Tuesday vs the Sixers.

What makes the Celtics a strong contender this season?

By destroying the Spurs with a 117-98 win on Wednesday, the Celtics became the 13th team in the history of the league to begin a season with a 20-0 record at home. They are the only team that has been unbeaten at home so far in the season. Their decision to restructure the roster before the season has proven to be a wise move. While Porzingis continues to contribute his incredible shooting abilities, Holiday brought in his winning mindset and the skills to defend the best opposing guards.

All the while, Tatum keeps putting on excellent performances, and to top it all off, the Celtics are very low on the injury spectrum. They are the only team right now with one one-digit number of losses. There could be no greater motivation for Denver to secure a win tonight and ruin Boston’s at-home winning streak.

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Who do you think will emerge victorious in tonight’s exciting match-up? Will the Celtics be able to defend their streak against the Nuggets in their first showdown? Share your thoughts in the comments below!