- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
The Denver Nuggets (24-12) are on their way to TD Garden this Wednesday to challenge the Boston Celtics (23-12).
In their latest matchup, the Nuggets edged the 76ers with a thrilling 125-124 victory. Denver showcased an impressive shooting performance, hitting 53.1% from the field (43 of 81) and successfully sinking 18 out of 37 three-point attempts. From the free throw line, they converted 21 of 28 opportunities, reaching a free throw percentage of 75.0%. On the boards, the Nuggets secured a total of 38 rebounds, including 7 on the offensive end. They tallied 26 assists while forcing 14 turnovers from their opponents, along with 6 steals. On the defensive side, Denver allowed Philadelphia to shoot 46.9% from the field (46 of 98). The 76ers managed 28 assists and recorded 9 steals, while grabbing 42 rebounds (14 offensive, 28 defensive) and blocking 6 shots. Philadelphia shot 78.9% from the charity stripe, making 15 of 19, and hit 17 of their 45 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, Denver committed 18, whereas the 76ers had 20.
Jalen Pickett emerged as a key player in this contest, finishing with a shooting percentage of 55.0% and providing 7 assists. He logged 42 minutes and grabbed 5 rebounds, culminating in 29 points on 11 of 20 shooting.
The Nuggets enter this clash with a solid record of 24-12 for the season. They average an impressive 124.4 points per game, ranking first in the NBA, with a shooting efficiency of 50.8% from the field. Denver stands at 40.2% on three-point attempts (505 of 1,256) and boasts an 82.3% free throw shooting percentage. As a unit, the Nuggets average 43.3 rebounds per game, and their 1,049 assists rank them 5th in the league. They commit 13.3 turnovers per game and average 19.4 personal fouls each night.
Defensively, the Nuggets force 12.4 turnovers per game and commit 21.8 fouls. However, they rank 25th in the league in assists allowed, with a total of 1,002 given up this season. Their opponents have made 47.3% of their field-goal attempts (1,549 of 3,278) while Denver allows an average of 42.0 rebounds per game. Teams are shooting 35.3% beyond the arc against them, which places the Nuggets 22nd in the NBA in opponents’ points allowed (118.3 per game).
In their most recent game, the Celtics secured a decisive 115-101 victory over the Bulls. Boston collected 34 defensive rebounds and 20 offensive boards, bringing their total to 54. They committed only 8 turnovers and recorded 7 steals during the game. The Bulls were penalized with 13 personal fouls, leading to 13 free throw attempts for the Celtics. Boston converted 11 of those for an 84.6% success rate. From beyond the arc, the Celtics shot 20 of 52 (38.5%), finishing overall with a floor shooting percentage of 40.4% (42 of 104). On the other end, they allowed the Bulls to score on 38 of 86 shooting, giving them a shooting percentage of 44.2%. Chicago managed 34.8% from three-point range (16 of 46) and hit 9 of 10 from the charity stripe (90.0%). Boston permitted Chicago to grab a total of 45 rebounds, including 6 offensive rebounds.
Anfernee Simons played a crucial role for the Celtics in this match, shooting 9 for 16 for a field goal percentage of 56.3% while pulling down 3 rebounds. Simons scored 27 points in 27 minutes on the court, contributing 3 assists.
The Celtics hold a record of 23-12 for the season. Offensively, Boston is shooting 47.4% from the field, ranking 11th in the league. They have scored a total of 4,122 points this season, averaging 117.8 points per game, while pulling down 44.1 rebounds every contest. The Celtics average 24.0 assists per game (29th in NBA) and turn the ball over 11.9 times per game. They commit an average of 21.2 fouls and shoot 79.2% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Celtics are 2nd in the league for points allowed per game at 110.5. They force 14.2 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 45.0% from the field (3rd in the NBA). Their defense permits 36.9% from three-point range (496 of 1,343) and opponents convert 80.0% of free throw attempts against them. On average, they concede 25.2 assists and 41.8 rebounds per game, ranking them 7th and 5th overall in the league.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Denver
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