Celtics taking on Jokic, Nuggets in Denver

Celtics take down Jokic-less Nuggets 118-106
Their spirit was willing but the depleted Nuggets couldn’t quite hang with the defending NBA champions Celtics Tuesday night at Ball Arena. Playing without center Nikola Jokic, who was scratched before the game with a non-COVID illness,
Boston Celtics Hold Off Denver Nuggets In 118-106 Win
The Celtics and Nuggets got off to hot shooting starts in the opening minutes. Kristaps Porzingis scored nine early Boston points and Porter Jr, Westbrook, and Murray all hit threes for Denver. There wasn’t much defense being played until a Jayson Tatum block led to a Porzingis alley-oop on the other end.
Nuggets injury report: Nikola Jokic downgraded for Celtics game
While the Celtics and Nuggets were expected to be a marquee matchup, Denver got a big blow on the injury report. Nikola Jokic was a late add due to an illness, and he’s now been downgraded from questionable to out for the 10 p.
Live updates: Celtics, Nuggets in a close one in Denver
Its last win over the Nuggets came in Nov. 2022. Follow our live blog below for score updates, highlights, news, and analysis throughout Tuesday's showdown:
Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
The Denver Nuggets are hosting the Boston Celtics, who are currently the number two seed in the Eastern Conference tonight. The Nuggets are coming into today's game having won four out of their last five games and it appears they are finally figuring things out now.

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