Denver Nuggets @ Boston Celtics
29-14, 12-10 Away
102
29-14, 12-10 Away
32-10, 20-1 Home
100
32-10, 20-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
52% (42-81)
Field Goal %
43% (38-89)
26% (8-31)
Three Point %
32% (14-44)
77% (10-13)
Free Throw %
71% (10-14)
11
Turnovers
3
47
Rebounds
38
4
Largest Lead
12
Game Information
Boston, MA
ESPNNBC Sports BOAltitude Sports
Referee:Mark Lindsay
Referee:Kevin Cutler
Referee:J.T. Orr
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 42-81 | 38-89 |
| Field Goal % | 52 | 43 |
| 3PT | 8-31 | 14-44 |
| Three Point % | 26 | 32 |
| FT | 10-13 | 10-14 |
| Free Throw % | 77 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 47 | 38 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 12 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 37 | 26 |
| Assists | 20 | 21 |
| Steals | 0 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 11 | 3 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 17 | 2 |
| Fast Break Points | 4 | 13 |
| Points in Paint | 36 | 40 |
| Fouls | 13 | 17 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 2 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 4 | 12 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
Eastern Conference
| Atlantic | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 56 | 26 | .683 | - | W2 |
| New York | 53 | 29 | .646 | 3 | L1 |
| Toronto | 46 | 36 | .561 | 10 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 45 | 37 | .549 | 11 | W2 |
| Brooklyn | 20 | 62 | .244 | 36 | L3 |
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