Nuggets vs. Celtics: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Denver Nuggets (30-24) play against the Boston Celtics (25-25) at TD Garden Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Friday February 11, 2022 Denver Nuggets 12, Boston Celtics 8 (Q1 08:08) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ryan Blackburn @ NBABlackburn Looks like …

The Denver Nuggets (30-24) play against the Boston Celtics (25-25) at TD Garden

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Friday February 11, 2022

Denver Nuggets 12, Boston Celtics 8 (Q1 08:08)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Looks like Bones Hyland got a cut by his eye. Welcome to the starting unit rook! – 7:51 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Jayson Tatum’s son Deuce was dropping dimes during warm-ups 💚
twitter.com/NBA/status/149…7:51 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Boston is finding Hyland on most plays. Hasn’t resulted in baskets yet, but a lot of good looks coming out of mismatches. – 7:50 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
The Nuggets came out a little slow to start the game, took the measure of Marcus Smart’s energy, and adapted. Hope they keep up their offensive pressure all game. – 7:49 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Bones already changing the speed of Denver’s starters. He helped create Joker’s put-back layup by corraling the defensive board and pushing it. Encouraging start. – 7:48 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The newest member of the #Celtics, @Derrick White is in the building. pic.twitter.com/uKuTy5CjKZ7:48 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
12-2 run for the Nuggets who hit a couple of 3’s (one where Jeff Green had like 5 seconds to shoot). Jokic is backing down in the post and passing out of that to find guys open. Need to make things uncomfortable him there – 7:47 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Basically, as long as the Nuggets avoid Marcus Smart, they’re gonna win tonight. – 7:47 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Bones’ pace is such a boost to this Nuggets team. Creates so many favorable possessions just by sprinting the ball up the court. – 7:47 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jeff Green hits a corner 3 to give the Nuggets their first lead early in Boston. Green with five of Denver’s 10 points. – 7:47 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
A quick Udoka timeout, 3:10 in, with Denver on a 10-0 run. – 7:46 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
We look to gain even more continuity as a team with the additions of Derrick White and Daniel Theis.
📺: @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/B1AHKx3nYY7:46 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
10-0 Nuggets run and the Celtics’ starting five looks mortal for the first time in weeks. – 7:46 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Smart steals ➡️ Tatum scores pic.twitter.com/tIIl5fQIOp7:46 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Boston is the loudest arena I’ve been to so far this season. The fans at TD Garden bring it. – 7:45 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
We’re less than a minute into the game vs Denver and Marcus Smart dives for a loose ball, forces turnover, and Al Horford hits a 3-ball. And the assist came from? Yup, Marcus Smart. – 7:43 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Great start for Marcus Smart… steal/hustle play to dive and get Boston a possession, and then the out of bounds assist to Horford for 3 – 7:42 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Horford opens on Jokic. Rob playing that floater role he’s been doing recently. – 7:42 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Can report that Derrick White hit his first shot as a Celtic — about an 8-footer against very little defensive resistance. pic.twitter.com/IEEIeFEXbE7:42 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Derrick White is active and available and Daniel Theis is in street clothes on the bench, looking giddy to be back. #Celtics #Nuggets7:41 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Theis is on the Celtics bench, in a white hoodie. – 7:40 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
It was only two days off, but with the trade deadline in between, it feels like the Celtics haven’t played in forever. – 7:38 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Daniel Theis is not playing tonight, but he is in the building – 7:38 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
DeMarcus Cousins has made an impact on this Nuggets team – they are 5-0 when he plays. He’s also had a positive influence as a leader, particularly with Nikola Jokić ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/mbzvNXCtD77:31 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Being the best little sister ever definitely earns you a Jamal jersey😄
#Euphoria x @stormreid pic.twitter.com/H3UdQQMQ5C7:29 PM

Mark Murphy @Murf56
Derrick White will make his Celtics debut tonight, per Celtics. – 7:28 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Fans are loving @Aaron Nesmith’s design 🔥
Thanks for all the t-shirts, @newbalancehoops pic.twitter.com/MQVCuebs9B7:27 PM

Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Derrick White’s debut is nice but Luke Kornet is wearing a protective plastic mask so look out – 7:27 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 ✍️ Welcome back Luke pic.twitter.com/9S9C6oMomZ7:25 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray gifted actress Storm Reid (Gia in Euphoria!) a signed jersey pregame in Boston pic.twitter.com/4I13rg87nR7:21 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Boston Celtics have officially sign Luke Kornet to a remainder-of-season contract. – 7:17 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Bones Hyland gets his first start and I have a bunch of Austin Rivers unders.
Great start to the weekend! – 7:11 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Coach Udoka takes us through his history with Derrick White, which dates back to their days as members of the Spurs. nba.com/celtics/news/p…7:09 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Nuggets starters:
Nikola Jokic
Jeff Green
Aaron Gordon
Will Barton
Bones Hyland – 7:06 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Bones gets his first start 🦴 pic.twitter.com/fMOkBwdddl7:06 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Nuggets at Celtics – TD Garden – February 11, 2022 – Starting Lineups
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Denver – Bones Hyland, Will Barton, Jeff Green, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
OUT: Boston: Theis Denver: Jamal Murray, Monte Morris, Michael Porter pic.twitter.com/7n5s2aBqEY7:06 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
While the Celtics haven’t announced the Luke Kornet signing yet, he is warming up for tonight’s game. Presumably that announcement is coming soon.
Hauser is eligible to play tonight, even if he’s not converted, because he’s already with Boston on a Two-Way deal. – 7:00 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
An underrated part of the D White deal is the 2028 pick swap with Boston. Who knows what the NBA landscape is like in six years? If the Celtics are terrible by then, the Spurs have a right to jump up and take their pick.
Might not amount to anything, but it’s a no-cost gamble. – 6:56 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Derrick White is available to play tonight for the Celtics vs the Nuggets. – 6:56 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Look who’s about the join Celtics Pregame Live on @NBCSBoston 👀
A chat with Bartering Brad coming up RIGHT NOW. pic.twitter.com/QCoWN5bF3X6:55 PM

Jay King @ByJayKing
Derrick White will play tonight, I’m told. – 6:54 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Derrick White is AVAILABLE tonight – 6:54 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Austin Rivers is ACTIVE for tonight’s game – 6:52 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Denver Nuggets will be without starting point guard Monte Morris. Rookie Bones Hyland will get the start in Morris place. Morris is out, while in the concussion protocol. – 6:32 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Derrick White is at the Garden and has not yet been ruled out of tonight’s game.
It’s a matter of physicals and paperwork being completed in time. – 6:16 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Bones Hyland will get the start at point guard tonight for the Nuggets vs Celtics. – 6:09 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka didn’t have any updated if Derrick White or Daniel Theis would play tonight.
Udoka did say it’s a good opportunity for other Celtics, given the short roster, to have an impact. Presumably this mean Payton Pritchard and Aaron Nesmith. – 6:08 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Coach Udoka says it’s “to be determined” when Daniel Theis and Derrick White will make their debuts. He adds, “Tonight is an opportunity for other guys with the rotation shortened.” – 6:05 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Devin Vassell will start tonight in the spot vacated by Derrick White trade, Pop says – 6:05 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Coach Udoka says Derrick White “checks a lot of boxes across the board – offensively, defensively, as a person, as a player.” – 6:03 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone says that Bones Hyland will start and Facu Campazzo will get a chance to run the second unit. – 6:02 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Michael Malone says Bones Hyland will start at point guard tonight with Monte Morris in concussion protocol. Facundo Campazzo expected to run the second unit. – 6:01 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Michael Malone: Austin Rivers should be good to go.
With Monte in concussion protocols, he said Bones will start. – 6:01 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bones Hyland will start at point guard tonight, Michael Malone says. – 6:01 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Tommy Sheppard said he talked with Bradley Beal after his surgery and said Beal is “excited” about the Wizards’ trade acquisitions
Wes Unseld Jr. set a lofty bar of Beal and Kristaps Porzingis reaching Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic levels – 5:57 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Ime Udoka on Celtics moving on from Romeo Langford early in his career: First thing you look at is if what you’re getting back is worth it. It’s sad to see some guys go that you’ve spent a lot of time with…You wish him well and know he’s going to a good place. – 5:54 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Ime Udoka on trading Romeo Langford: “If it’s worth it, you go ahead with it. And that’s how we feel about Derrick.”
Udoka said he’ll wish Langford well. Said the Celtics plan on seeing him do good things in San Antonio. – 5:53 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Does not sound like Derrick White has gotten clearance to play yet as team waits for physicals to be done in deal on both sides, per Ime Udoka. White is at the Garden. – 5:52 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Ime Udoka said it’s “to be determined” when Derrick White and Daniel Theis will play. Udoka said it will be an opportunity for some of the bench players. – 5:52 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
“He checks a lot of boxes, as a person and player, someone we’re happy to have here.” – #Celtics HC Ime Udoka on Derrick White. – 5:50 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Ime Udoka on Derrick White: “We go back to draft night, him being drafted in San Antonio.”
“Just checks a lot of boxes across the board. Offensively, defensively. As a person, as a player.” – 5:50 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Celtics giving away pretty cool shirts at tonight’s game against the Nuggets pic.twitter.com/cEbsS7stUp5:29 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Nuggets Nation, who do we want to see warmup for tonight? – 5:20 PM
Sean Deveney @SeanDeveney
From @Steve Bulpett … the @Boston Celtics improved their position at the deadline as they build into a contender but as one team source said, they “need to evaluate who’s there and get in position to make other moves.”
For @HeavySan
heavy.com/sports/boston-…5:20 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Is Nikola getting a triple double tonight?
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#MileHighBasketball5:12 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
After 48 hours of trade talk, a real live game tonight.
And for the hottest team in the NBA the last five weeks, their toughest test…only Boston and Phoenix have been better than Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.
NBA – NET RATING (Last five weeks) pic.twitter.com/zVdelxcIKG4:45 PM

Boston Celtics @celtics
The veteran leadership of @Al Horford has had a significant impact on @Grant Williams both on and off the court.
The latest episode of View from the Rafters presented by @Cardless is available now: https://t.co/AcvuxJKl8N pic.twitter.com/DOanIdbZcm4:45 PM

Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
“It’s a great opportunity.”
Early Spurs notebook from Atlanta addressing yesterday’s trade fallout: On Devin Vassell primed for a bigger role, Jakob Poeltl’s relief to still be on the roster and what the Celtics think of Derrick White.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 4:31 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Thad Young has landed, btw. Was expected to work out at OVO Centre this afternoon. Presumably will make his Raptors debut Saturday vs. Nuggets. In theory, the crowd will go wild. – 4:22 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors list Fred VanVleet as questionable (groin soreness) vs. Nuggets on Saturday.
And yes, every time I type ‘groin soreness’ I giggle inside a little bit. – 4:18 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
New on BSJ: “He knows what I want” … In trading for Derrick White, the Celtics make a stronger commitment to Ime Udoka
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/02/11/kar…4:11 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Raptors say Fred VanVleet is questionable for tomorrow’s game against Denver. Finally Goran Dragic is off the report and one would assume Thad Young could make his debut, if logistics work. – 4:10 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fred VanVleet (groin) is questionable for tomorrow’s game vs Denver.
Thad Young got to Toronto this afternoon. He just underwent his physical at the practice facility and is expected to make his debut tomorrow. – 4:10 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Fred VanVleet is back to questionable for tomorrow’s game vs. Denver. – 4:10 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
“Believe In Your Team” Series, presented by @TISSOT, the official watch of the Brooklyn Nets.
Moment #3: After falling behind 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals against Boston, the Nets rallied to secure a crucial Game 4 win on the road.
https://t.co/BJ64YUMVZy pic.twitter.com/DIZ4n25qQ24:10 PM

The Ringer @ringernba
🏀 More pressure on Harden in Philly or Simmons in Brooklyn?
🏀 The Celtics’ trade for Derrick White
🏀 Porzingis for Dinwiddie and Bertans
#TheMismatch with @Chris Vernon and @Kevin O’Connor: open.spotify.com/episode/6Yu8IC…4:00 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Bill Sharman is a four-time champ, a Hall of Famer and now a member of our 75th Anniversary All-Celtics Team presented by @ArbellaIns. nba.com/celtics/histor…3:22 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willy Hernangomez said #Pelicans teammates tried to make him feel part of what was happening, even while he was isolated and missed four games in health and safety protocols. Tomas Satoransky FaceTimed Hernangomez 20 minutes before tip-off of first game he missed (Feb. 4 at Den) – 3:21 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nuggets president says Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. could return this season: ‘It’s up to them’
cbssports.com/nba/news/nugge…3:16 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Lot of questions about “Why didn’t Boston sign (insert player waived yesterday)?”
Those players have to clear waivers. Boston had to add a couple of players now. It’s a timing thing. Nothing Boston did with Hauser or Kornet will keep them from adding a player waived yesterday. – 3:13 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Bit of a roundabout way, but Boston only filled one open roster in signing Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet.
Since Hauser was on a Two-Way spot, that spot will now become open.
But they had to get to 12 players on standard contracts for tonight’s game. Now they can do 10-day deals. – 3:00 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
The Celtics will still have three open roster spots after agreeing to deals with Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet for remainder of the year per @Adrian Wojnarowski masslive.com/celtics/2022/0…2:51 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Boston Celtics are planning to sign F Sam Hauser and C Luke Kornet to deals for the rest of the season, sources tell ESPN. Celtics have five open roster spots after Thursday’s trades. – 2:35 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Breakout season 💥
@Zeke Nnaji is starting to make a huge impact for the squad 💪 pic.twitter.com/DMiJ7Q8NJK2:26 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Live with @George Karl. Come join us.
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✅ Harden, Simmons, Kristaps
✅ How do the Nuggets improve from here?
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Boston Celtics @celtics
In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, @Aaron Nesmith and @newbalance teamed up to bring fans attending tonight’s game a unique t-shirt design that celebrates the game of basketball and the influence that Black creators have on the sport’s culture. pic.twitter.com/qOQ2LK9KHx2:01 PM

Boston Celtics @celtics
Bill Sharman is part of a special group of NBA Legends that entered the Hall of Fame both as a player and coach.
He brought us four titles in 10 seasons 🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/IVg9WGc5pJ1:35 PM