Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Denver. The Nuggets won 96-92. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The Celtics and Nuggets are both in second place of their respective conferences. Tonight, they square off in Boston, and Marcus Smart is now expected to play after a one-game absence.
Gordon Hayward also setting his return target for before Christmas Day.
