The Boston Celtics faced the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden in a highly anticipated game. The Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic and coach Mike Malone, were determined to challenge the Celtics' 20-0 home record. Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday were key players for the Celtics. The game was closely contested, with Jokic and Murray leading the Nuggets to a 102-100 victory, ending the Celtics' 20-game home win streak. Jokic's exceptional performance, scoring 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists, was pivotal in the Nuggets' win. The Celtics, despite a strong overall performance, fell short in the final moments of the game.
Nikola Jokic fooled Celtics into lane violation, but the refs still blew the call https://t.co/ZeD7Rgel5d
NBA roundup: After 20-0 home start, Celtics fall to Nuggets https://t.co/rs7HbjRSfP https://t.co/zry9efU5vC
New ESPN story: With a heavy heart, Nikola Jokic returned to the basketball court and showed the Boston Celtics the task that lies ahead of them if they hope to dethrone Denver as NBA champions. “That’s why Nikola is the best player in the world.” https://t.co/EJyTuIZYiu
Celtics’ unbeaten home record finally breaks against Nikola Jokic, Nuggets: 10 takeaways https://t.co/wrpbg5B4Ky
Jokic the machine. From @jackmaloneycbs https://t.co/E1xwCQybsb
Murray, Jokic and the Nuggets went into Boston and Knocked off the top team in the NBA. Murray: 35 PTS (15-21 FGM), 8 REB, 5 AST Jokic: 34 PTS (14-22 FGM), 12 REB, 9 AST https://t.co/y6QO7wKZ52
Jokic had praise for Jamal Murray after the Nuggets' win in Boston. 🤣 https://t.co/DBIRqs3qJV
The Celtics played well overall tonight. Just two turnovers, great balance offensively and the right approach on Jokic. But…The offense became predictable late, Jokic still dominated and they reverted to their bad habits when it mattered most. Sometimes good isn’t good enough.
Jokic/Murray and Tatum/Brown each attempted a combined 45 shots. The former had 69 points (77% TS) and the latter 35 points (39% TS). Jokic: 34 PTS on 24 TSA and 35% USG Murray: 35 PTS on 21 TSA and 30% USG Tatum: 22 PTS on 25 TSA and 30% USG Brown: 13 PTS on 20 TSA and 26% USG https://t.co/YNwht5KOnv
Nuggets coach Michael Malone says Nikola Jokic showed why he’s the best player in the world with the way he played tonight, both considering the opponent and the tragic passing of his former coach, Dejan Milojević, earlier this week.
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Don't know that I've seen anyone bait guys into a lane violation like Jokic did https://t.co/sv5QcjhQuS
Nuggets coach Michael Malone says he told his team after they gave away a game they believed they should’ve won in Philly that they should come to Boston and deliver the Celtics their first home loss of the season. Said this game started there.
Jaylen Brown 13 PT 6-19 FG 0-2 FT 1-9 3P 2/0 RB 1 AS 0 BL 2 ST 0 TO 3 PF 35 MN (Final, Nuggets) Jayson Tatum 22 PT 9-24 FG 3-3 FT 1-8 3P 8/2 RB 5 AS 0 BL 1 ST 0 TO 1 PF 38 MN (Final, Nuggets)
THE NUGGETS (+225) END THE CELTICS’ 20-GAME HOME WIN STREAK! 🤯 ✅ DEN +7.5 ✅ U 233.5 https://t.co/YoIH7HVBYq
Great clutch defensive possession by Denver. Aaron Gordon prevented Jaylen Brown from getting a look in the paint, with Nikola Jokic helping. Jokic recovered to Kristaps Porzingis, deterred a 3, and denied a drive. Jokic then switched onto Jrue Holiday and forced a timeout. https://t.co/G6uaxKNBKi
Jayson Tatum for the tie 👀 ❌ The Nuggets (+230 ML) get the stop and hand the Celtics their first loss at home this season ✅ https://t.co/aBaXjRbAX4
Boston Celtics 100 PT 38-89 FG (.427) 10-14 FT (.714) 14-44 3P (.318) 38/12 RB 21 AS 2 BL 5 ST 2 TO 17 PF (Final, Nuggets) Denver Nuggets 102 PT 42-81 FG (.519) 10-13 FT (.769) 8-31 3P (.258) 47/10 RB 20 AS 3 BL 0 ST 9 TO 13 PF (Final, Celtics)
After winning 20 straight in a row on Causeway Street, Boston fell just short against Denver Friday night https://t.co/OL3mwIzVBs
Jokic and Murray combine for 69 points to snap the Celtics' 20-0 home record. 😤 https://t.co/jLA1Me75Vu https://t.co/h65IcgPE5B
DENVER ENDS BOSTON'S 27-HOME GAME WIN STREAK 😤 https://t.co/vWKr2YAras
Nuggets over Celtics, 102-100. ... Miles of treacherous road to go until June, but fair to say the sport of basketball wouldn't be poorly served at all if these two teams were to meet in a best-of-7.
DENVER ENDS BOSTON'S 27-GAME HOME WIN STREAK 😤 https://t.co/lShx84w3FF
#Celtics lose 102-100, a Tatum fadeaway fails to hit rim. Home winning streak ends at 20. White 24, Tatum 22, Porzingis 21, Brown 13; Murray 35, Jokic 34. Brown & Tatum 2 for 17 from 3. 15 for 43 overall.
For the first time since March 5, the Celtics have lost at home, ending streaks of 20 straight wins this season and 27 since last season. Jokic and Murray combined for 69 points on 29 of 43 shooting.
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray scored a combined 69 points to help defeat the Celtics 🔥 https://t.co/UjDvckIkz3
DENVER ENDS BOSTON'S 20-GAME HOME WIN STREAK 😤 https://t.co/sju9uixZa9
Nikola Jokic tonight: 34 PTS - 12 REB - 9 AST - 63% FG Jamal Murray tonight: 35 PTS - 8 REB - 5 AST - 71% FG https://t.co/d036esJYmt
Final: Nuggets 102, Celtics 100. Tatum misses in the final seconds. Nuggets held the Celtics to 39 second-half points.
THE UNDEFEATED HOME WIN STREAK IS OVER! THE NUGGETS (+225) ESCAPE BOSTON WITH THE W! 🤯 ✅ DEN +7.5 ✅ U 233.5 https://t.co/MiPEyXhf7j
After winning 20 in a row, the Celtics have lost their first home game of the year despite just 2 turnovers. An absolutely epic battle tonight in a true Finals preview.
This Tatum slam brought the Celtics within 1! @nuggets 102 @celtics 100 🚨 4.9 seconds left, Celtics ball https://t.co/ecoNUndYvJ
What makes this timeout with 4.9 left really tough is the #Nuggets have a foul to give. #Celtics down 2 and now have to create a quick scoring opportunity.
GET TO ESPN. Nuggets lead 102-100 with 13.4 seconds to play. Boston will be inbounding the ball coming out of timeout. 📺 DEN-BOS on ESPN
Jokic was thiiiiis close to baiting both Celtics into a lane violation.
Incredibly smart play by Jokic on that lane violation. True master of the game
We have a great finish happening on ESPN 🚨 @nuggets 101 @celtics 100 56 seconds to play.
Mazzulla sending Jrue Holiday in for Al Horford, who has been guarding Jokic for a few minutes now.
This is legit one of the best overall games I've ever seen Jokic play. 34-12-9 on 14-20 shooting in what has so far been only an 80-possession game.
We got a good one going in Boston 🚨 Celtics lead 98-95 in the 4Q as they seek a 21-0 home record this season 👀 📺 DEN-BOS on ESPN
Jayson Tatum with a sweet floater and Jaylen Brown a tough hoop inside. 98-95 Celtics with 4:50 remaining.
Another dominant night from Joel Embiid. 💪 ✅ O 33.5 Points ✅ U 10.5 Rebounds https://t.co/tvpr86m5fD
After starting the game 9-for-19 from 3, Boston has gone 4-for-20 from 3 since. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have struggled, in particular, each going 1-for-8 from 3. Denver leads 91-89 with 8:13 to go, with Nikola Jokic on his way back into the game soon.
#Celtics started 6 for 12 from 3 and now are 7 for the past 27 since 1Q. #Nuggets
Joe Mazzulla is starting Luke Kornet and Kristaps Porzingis on the bottom row of the zone and Jayson Tatum is out there to open the quarter as well. All this while Jokic is on the bench.
Derrick White (21 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (20) leading Celtics to 82-81 edge over Denver through three quarters while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine on 11-32 shooting (2-15 on 3's) is why Boston is infinitely more dangerous this season. (C's led by as many as 12.)
WHAT A JOKIC DIME! https://t.co/Fv9fDqk8gC
After 3Q: Celtics 82, Nuggets 81 Derrick White with 13 of his 21 in the third. Jokic doing everything. The Celtics still have just one turnover @celticsblog
Nikola Jokic doing Nikola Jokic things 👀 https://t.co/5sxc9mTmHa
Haha, Jokic has 30, 9 and 8 late in the third.
Jokic & Murray doing it all for Denver 🔥 https://t.co/YNRF7HXMwR
The Nuggets are off to a solid start to the third quarter, now lead 69-68 after this ... https://t.co/anIrpAtINI
This Jokic stat is crazy (h/t @TrashTalk_fr) https://t.co/tdrSXn8Kd0
Nikola Jokic has been absolutely incredible in this game. Just buried a 3-pointer at the top of the key to force a timeout from Boston, as Denver has retaken the lead at 69-68 with 6:57 to go in the third.
Guarding Jokic is starting to wear Porziņģis down. He isn't running in transition anymore or boxing out. Celtics haven't mixed up the matchups a ton on Jokic and KP is feeling it.
Jokic makes really awkward shots look so easy. #Celtics #Nuggets
Murray with the english off the glass for 15 PTS in the 2Q 🔥 Celtics lead 61-55 at half. 📺 DEN-BOS on ESPN https://t.co/ne0wn8SAnh
#Celtics lead #Nuggets 61-55 at half. Porzingis 19, Tatum 14, Brown 9; Jokic 19, Murray 19. FG: BOS 22-47, 10-26 on 3pt DEN: 23-40, 5-14 on 3pt
Halftime: Celtics 61, Nuggets 55 Tremendous first half here in Boston, more than living up to the expected hype beforehand. Nikola Jokic was sensational, putting up 19-6-5, while Kristaps Porzingis had 19-6 for Boston. Celtics made 10 3s, though went 1-7 to close the half.
Half: Celtics 61, Nuggets 55. Porzingis, Jokic and Murray all with 19. The Celtics have 15 assists to just one turnover @celticsblog
Celtics with a nice cool 141.9 O-Rtg in the first half. 61 points on 43 possessions. (Super slow game btw.)
Jayson Tatum goes coast-to-coast for the huge slam. 😤 The TD Garden is ROCKING. ☘️ (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/uieXfc5gQv
Great ball movement from the Celtics. Tatum to Kornet to Pritchard for a corner 3.
Joel Embiid is COOKING so far tonight 🔥 28 PTS / 10-14 FGM / 4 REB / 4 STL Sixers lead 68-60 at half. https://t.co/Wt9GSJtxQN https://t.co/AXKBHhckG0
Denver has Jokic guarding Jrue, good defense here. Try to post Tatum with Jrue one pass away, Jokic shows help, contains the drive and helps force a shot clock violation. Working on defense, Denver keeps trying things. https://t.co/lkuClwoLT7
After Boston scored 6 unanswered points in 90 seconds to start the second quarter, Michael Malone calls a very angry timeout. The non-Jokic minutes are always big against Denver, and Boston is off to a good start in them in this one.
Celtics taking advantage with Jokic on the bench. That's really the key to this game, more than anything else.
Celtics 32, Nuggets 31 after a quarter. -- Porzingis and Jokic 15 pts apiece -- teams combining to shoot 56.8 pct -- Celtics 6-12 on 3's This is going to be FUN. (Already is.)
After 1Q: Celtics 32, Nuggets 31 Porzingis and Jokic 15 apiece. Just one turnover for each team. The Celtics assisted on nine of their 11 field goals and shot 55 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3. An excellent quarter of basketball.
Jayson Tatum just dived into the first row to save a ball and landed on Victor Oladipo, who is sitting courtside. #Celtics #Nuggets
Embiid goes off the glass to himself 😱 Sixers-Magic | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/KHLxoV5jBh https://t.co/dYgaFVyHgT
Jokic is lighting up the Celtics right now. No one can stop him
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It's been quite the start for Nikola Jokic. Porzingis has been hitting 3's on the other end, Jokic going right to work in the post. https://t.co/DaqaEmdaOt
KP drilled the 3 to give him all 11 PTS for the Celtics 🔥 Nuggets-Celtics | Live now on ESPN https://t.co/VMrI9htJ7X
Embiid's post jumper gave him 15 PTS in the 1Q! This is his 15th 15-PT quarter, the most in the NBA. Sixers-Magic | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/KHLxoV5jBh https://t.co/Mcn8U8N0sz
Embiid's post jumper gave him 15 PTS in the 1Q. This is his 15th 15-PT quarter, the most in the NBA. Sixers-Magic | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/KHLxoV5jBh https://t.co/MxFXWyd3Wt
The Celtics are “making” Jokic score as much as any team has this season. So far, it’s not working: https://t.co/AVNmvUyvY6
Michael Malone said before tonight's game his biggest concern defensively was allowing Boston to get going from 3-point range, and the Celtics have already made four 3-pointers in the first four minutes of the game – 3 by Kristaps Porzingis alone, who's off to a terrific start.
11 points in a row for Kristaps Porziņģis to open up his battle against Nikola Jokic. It's basically been the two of them going shot for shot so far and it's been a battle.
The Nuggets seem very confident that Porzingis cannot guard Jokic in the post. And the Celtics seem almost as confident that Jokic can't guard ball screens and recover to Porzingis on the perimeter quickly enough to prevent a shot. So far, it looks like they are both correct.
Kristaps Porzingis isn'g messing around. He has all 11 Celtics points in the first three minutes.
Kristaps Porzingis with a dunk and a 3 in the first minute. 5-0 Celtics.
We've got a good one tonight 🍿 Celtics-Nuggets starts now on @NBCSBoston 📲 https://t.co/oaiycsbYyw https://t.co/bQ9LIxIx24
Tatum and the 20-0 at home Celtics ☘️ Jokic and the defending NBA Champs Nuggets 🏔️ Who ya got? 📺 7:30pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/sL0gJbv5Q3
JT and Jaylen get shots up before a heavyweight battle with the Nuggets! 📺 7:30pm/et on ESPN https://t.co/xCUEB5Ss1E
Denver visits Boston as the Celtics look to defend their 20-0 home record 👀🍿 Watch Jayson Tatum warm up LIVE before Nuggets-Celtics at 7:30pm/et on ESPN! Music by @unitedmasters https://t.co/6g5BvnAP9v
Nuggets coach Mike Malone talks up the Celtics' additions of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday -- notes Porzingis' ability to shoot from the outside at his size and calls Holiday "one of the best two-way players in the game."
Hello from TD Garden, where the Celtics are set to host the Nuggets. Updates to come for @celticsblog. https://t.co/eKZkkkslu1
The Nuggets (+225) haven’t had much success against the Celtics lately 😬 Will that change tonight? https://t.co/qG2rzwhRNq
The Celtics look to defend their 20-0 home record against the 2023 NBA Champions TONIGHT! 🍿 7:30pm/et, ESPN https://t.co/9QDJN5sCZY
Nuggets vs. Celtics prediction: NBA odds, picks, bets bets for Friday https://t.co/lASm7hVHwH https://t.co/cU35EPD7HN
Some games on the NBA schedule tonight: Nuggets at Celtics, Suns at Pelicans, 76ers at Magic.
TONIGHT ☘️ Celtics vs. @nuggets ⏰ 7:30 PM 📍 @tdgarden 📺 @NBCSBoston & @espn 🎙️ @985TheSportsHub #DifferentHere https://t.co/5gAZu0D1cI
Will the Celtics continue their undefeated streak at home vs. the Nuggets tonight? https://t.co/K47XWqRkXn
Jokic is the best player in the NBA. Period. But Denver has another ace in the hole, head coach Mike Malone, son of a former NBA coach, who came in nine years ago with Jokic. Chatted with coach heading into tonight's big tilt against defending champs. https://t.co/8Q3CO2Nmis
Nuggets at Celtics: Can the defending NBA champs end Boston’s winning streak at TD Garden? https://t.co/C8HnLA7Lgk