Nikola Jokic orchestrated another masterclass performance, securing his 20th triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets (43-20) triumphed over the Boston Celtics (48-14) with a 115-109 victory.
Jokic’s stellar stat line of 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists propelled the Nuggets to a critical win against the Eastern Conference leaders.
Aaron Gordon’s high-flying contributions, including 16 points highlighted by seven thunderous dunks, complemented Jokic’s triple-double.
Jamal Murray contributed 19 points and eight assists, adding to the Nuggets’ offensive arsenal.
Despite Jaylen Brown’s remarkable 41-point performance for the Celtics, Denver’s defense and efficient free-throw shooting proved decisive in the closely contested matchup.
Kristaps Porzingis contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Celtics, and Jayson Tatum added 15 points.
As the regular season progresses, the Nuggets and Celtics remain formidable contenders, poised to make significant impacts in the playoffs.
