Blinksportsnews247The Celtics are back in full swing on Friday night when they host the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden. Boston announced Thursday afternoon that Kristaps Porzingis and ,Derrick White have been removed from the team’s injury report for Friday’s game against Denver, giving them a chance to return to the lineup after missing one game.
White missed Wednesday’s win over the Spurs with a sprained ankle, while Porzingis sat out with knee inflammation. Al Horford and Luke Kornet started in place of both players when Joe Mazzulla decided to go big in the frontcourt in the blowout win against the Spurs..
Boston faces the defending champs, who are also looking to get their rotation at full capacity. Aaron Gordon is the only player of note on the Nuggets injury report, but he is likely out with a sprained right shoulder.
Boston enters the game on a three-game winning streak and will also look to improve on a 20-0 start to the season at TD Garden.
Denver dropped the opener of a five-game Eastern Conference series against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. However, they are well rested for Friday’s game with two days off, including Thursday in Boston.
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