Boston Celtics @ Denver Nuggets: Nov 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Away
9:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Home

Celtics vs Nuggets tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver. TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Altitude Sports (Nuggets).

How to Watch Celtics vs Nuggets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, November 18, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Nuggets Altitude Sports
Stream
NBA League PassCeltics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Nuggets: Altitude+
Arena
Ball ArenaDenver

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alpha DialloNuggetsFDay-To-DayWristOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFDay-To-DayHamstringOct 21, 2026
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Celtics

Nuggets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Celtics vs Nuggets Preview

The Celtics are 3-1 this season, while the Nuggets are 1-2 this season.

The Nuggets won last season's series 2-0. The Celtics rank 5th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (22.3 points per game).

Celtics vs Nuggets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesNuggets 2-0

Previous meetings

Celtics vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27

Celtics 4 GPNuggets 3 GP
119.8#8
Points per game
113.0#17
111.8#13
Opponent points
121.7#23
46.5%#11
Field goal %
45.8%#17
38.6%#5
Three-point %
31.4%#23
76.0%#16
Free throw %
76.2%#14
44.3#16
Rebounds
45.3#13
27.5#8
Assists
24.7#23
9.0#16
Steals
9.7#12
3.8#26
Blocks
4.7#18
15.5#14
Turnovers
14.7#12

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0

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This Celtics vs Nuggets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Celtics visit the Kings Nov 21; Nuggets host the Rockets Nov 20.

Celtics vs Nuggets FAQs

What time does Celtics vs Nuggets start?

The Boston Celtics play the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).

What channel is Celtics vs Nuggets on?

Local TV: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics), Altitude Sports (Nuggets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Celtics and Nuggets records?

Going into this game the Celtics were 3-1 and the Nuggets were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Celtics vs Nuggets?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, day-to-day, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, day-to-day, hamstring); Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness).

How did Celtics vs Nuggets go last season?

The Nuggets won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Celtics vs Nuggets game?

The Nuggets beat the Celtics 103-84 on Feb 25, 2026 at home.

Where is Celtics vs Nuggets being played?

At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.

Is Celtics vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Celtics and Nuggets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Altitude+ for Nuggets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.