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BOS vs DEN

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BOSBoston Celtics

Scheduled

Wed, Nov 18 · 21:00New York time (ET)

NBA

DENDenver Nuggets

BOSLast game’s starters

Previous game onlyNov 8 · Today’s starters are not confirmed
ForwardJayson Tatum
CenterNeemias Queta
GuardMike Conley
ForwardPaul George
GuardDerrick White
Starters from Nov 8. Previous game only — today’s starters are not confirmed.

DENLast game’s starters

Previous game onlyNov 7 · Today’s starters are not confirmed
ForwardAaron Gordon
ForwardCameron Johnson
CenterNikola Jokic
GuardChristian Braun
GuardJamal Murray
Starters from Nov 7. Previous game only — today’s starters are not confirmed.

Updated Nov 9, 04:01 ET

No verified injury update yet.

Facts before the game

Boston Celtics

Rest before this game: 1 day

Injury status: No verified injury update yet

Lineup stability: 5 different fives in 5 games · current five 1 in a row

Starting fives, last 5 games

Nov 8at MILW 117–97Jayson TatumNeemias QuetaMike ConleynewPaul GeorgeDerrick WhiteIn: Mike ConleyOut: Jordan Walsh
Nov 6at CHAW 119–80Jayson TatumnewPaul GeorgeNeemias QuetaDerrick WhiteJordan WalshnewIn: Jayson Tatum, Jordan WalshOut: Sam Hauser, Hugo Gonzalez
Nov 4vs MILW 109–102Sam HausernewPaul GeorgenewNeemias QuetaDerrick WhiteHugo GonzalezIn: Sam Hauser, Paul GeorgeOut: Jayson Tatum, Baylor Scheierman
Nov 2at HOUL 93–109Jayson TatumBaylor ScheiermannewNeemias QuetaDerrick WhiteHugo GonzalezIn: Baylor ScheiermanOut: Paul George
Nov 1at ORLW 108–97Jayson TatumPaul GeorgeDerrick WhiteHugo GonzalezNeemias QuetaFirst game in our records

Games before Nov 18, 2026 · Game data provider · computed by NBA-Lineups.com

Denver Nuggets

Rest before this game: 1 day

Injury status: No verified injury update yet

Lineup stability: 2 different fives in 5 games · current five 4 in a row

Starting fives, last 5 games

Nov 7at INDW 114–102Aaron GordonCameron JohnsonNikola JokicChristian BraunJamal MurraySame five as previous game
Nov 4vs TORW 128–109Aaron GordonCameron JohnsonJamal MurrayChristian BraunNikola JokicSame five as previous game
Nov 2vs PORL 110–118Aaron GordonCameron JohnsonNikola JokicJamal MurrayChristian BraunSame five as previous game
Oct 30at PHXW 127–120Aaron GordonNikola JokicJamal MurrayCameron JohnsonnewChristian BraunIn: Cameron JohnsonOut: Trevon Brazile
Oct 28at NOPW 104–91Aaron GordonNikola JokicJamal MurrayChristian BraunTrevon BrazileFirst game in our records

Games before Nov 18, 2026 · Game data provider · computed by NBA-Lineups.com

From both locker rooms

injury

Celtics center availability stays fluid before Bucks rematch

Boston's game-day coverage included a late update on Mitchell Robinson's availability, while another preview listed a key center as questionable for Sunday night's Bucks rematch.

Source: Yahoo Sports · Nov 8, 2:37 PM ET

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rotation

Tatum’s big night in Charlotte ended with Celtics leaning on reserves

Jayson Tatum said Charlotte feels like home after Boston’s 119-80 NBA Cup win, where he scored 34 points with eight rebounds and nine assists in three quarters.

Source: Yahoo Sports · Nov 7, 9:25 AM ET

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rotation

Boston, Charlotte enter matchup with rotation questions.

Boston’s first unit remains unsettled, with the preview calling the starting lineup a work in progress while Devin Carter stays out and Payton Pritchard is available.

Source: Yahoo Sports · Nov 6, 4:00 PM ET

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rotation

Luka Garza’s bench role is growing in Boston

Luka Garza entered Boston’s Wednesday game against Milwaukee off the bench and checked in early for Hugo González with Jayson Tatum already resting.

Source: Yahoo Sports · Nov 6, 5:49 AM ET

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