Denver, Colorado – The Boston Celtics, the NBA’s top team this season, faced another defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, who swept the season series with a 115-109 victory on Thursday. The Nuggets showcased their dominance over the Celtics, securing two thrilling wins this year that highlighted their strength in the league.
While Boston has managed to overcome many challenges this season, they struggled against the physicality of the Nuggets, who are currently trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference standings. Jaylen Brown was the standout player for the Celtics, scoring 41 points in a valiant effort against the formidable Nuggets defense.
In both matchups, the Nuggets demonstrated their ability to disrupt the Celtics’ rhythm, with Nikola Jokić proving to be a significant difference-maker on the court. The Celtics had difficulty containing Jokić’s scoring and playmaking, leading to their inability to find consistent offensive opportunities.
Despite Boston’s efforts, the Nuggets capitalized on their strengths, with Aaron Gordon playing a crucial role in securing the victory. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s defensive efforts against Jayson Tatum also played a key role in disrupting the Celtics’ offensive flow.
Denver’s impressive performance against the Celtics marked their 7th win in 8 games since the All-Star break, positioning them as strong contenders in the Western Conference. With aspirations of securing the top seed, the Nuggets continue to show their potential as legitimate title contenders in the league.