Both the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets are off to disappointing starts. Both teams have hovered around .500 for most of the season. Both were expected to be at, or near, the top of their respective conferences. The difference, at the moment, is that Denver is riding a bit of a hot streak, coming to Boston with a three-game winning streak. The Celtics are on a downswing, coming off losses to two of the worst teams in the NBA.
Here’s what to watch for on Tuesday night:
1. Can Boston play faster?
The Celtics don’t play at a very fast pace (23rd in the NBA at 98.