Jamal Murray is listed on the injury report for the Denver Nuggets, but it's good news going into the game against the Celtics.
The Denver Nuggets will try to bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors when they host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
The Nuggets lost to the Warriors, 128-117, on Sunday despite the Warriors missing Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Kristaps Porzingis. They have traded wins and losses in their last seven games, and now return home after a three-game road trip. Denver is 36-22, fourth in the Western Conference.
The Celtics played on Tuesday night in Phoenix, scoring a 97-81 victory. They have won four straight and nine of their last ten. They now finish up a four game road trip in Denver. They are 38-19, second in the East and 4.5 games back of Detroit for first.
This is the second and final meeting of the season between the two teams. Denver won the first contest, 114-110 on January 7 in Boston.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Jamal Murray should suit up as he is PROBABLE with right hamstring tightness. Murray hasn't missed a game since January 23 despite being consistently listed on the injury report.
He played 33 minutes against the Warriors, scoring 21 points on 9-17 shooting from the field.
Julian Strawther is also PROBABLE with a left great toe sprain. He was limited to 18 minutes against the Warriors, finishing with six points. He hasn't missed a game since January 22.
Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson remain OUT with right hamstring strains.
Gordon has been out since January 23. He was set to be reevaluated in four to six weeks from January 29.
Watson has been sidelined since February 4. He was expected to miss four weeks from February 6.
Jalen Pickett is OUT with right knee soreness. He's been sidelined since February 11.
Tamar Bates remains OUT after undergoing left foot surgery. He was set to be reevaluated in 12 weeks from December 22.
Curtis Jones is OUT on a G-League two-way deal.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
Despite being on a back-to-back, the Celtics don't have any additions to their injury report and will have the same lineup that took the court on Tuesday.
They are still without Jayson Tatum, who is officially listed as OUT. He has been sidelined all season after undergoing Achilles surgery in the offseason. It is unknown if Tatum will return to the court this season.
He has been practicing with the G-League's Maine Celtics.
Max Shulga is out on a G-League two-way deal, while Amari Williams is out on G-League assignment.