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NBA: Boston Celtics Beat Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets 118-106

Jayson Tatum registered 29 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 25 as the Boston Celtics held off the struggling Denver Nuggets 118-106 with three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sitting out with illness. Porzingis also registered 11 rebounds while Jrue Holiday scored 19 points. However, despite the win, the Celtics managed to attempt just 35 three-pointers, with their season average reading 50.17.

NBA Basketball game Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets photos: Jayson Tatum
NBA 2024-25: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum reacts | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum reacts as he heads to the bench after hititng a basket before a time out was called in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver.

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NBA Basketball game Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets photos: Russell Westbrook
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook reacts | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook reacts after turning over the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Denver.

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NBA Basketball game Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets photos: Michael Porter Jr
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, shoots for a basket | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, shoots for a basket as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA Basketball game Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets photos: Kristaps Porzingis
NBA 2024-25: Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, collects a loose ball as Nuggets guard defends | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, right, collects a loose ball as Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA Basketball game Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets photos: Michael Porter Jr
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, dunks the ball | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, dunks the ball for a basket over Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA Basketball game Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets photos: Jamal Murray
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, drives past Celtics center Al Horford | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, drives past Boston Celtics center Al Horford in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA Basketball game Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets photos: Russell Westbrook
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, center, drives to the basket | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, center, drives to the basket past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, and center Al Horford in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA Basketball game Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets photos: Jamal Murray
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, front drives to the basket | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, front drives to the basket as Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) and center Luke Kornet (40) defend in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA Basketball game Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets photos: Kristaps Porzingis
NBA 2024-25: Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis hangs from the rim after dunking | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis hangs from the rim after dunking the ball for a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver.

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NBA Basketball game Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets photos: Russell Westbrook
NBA 2024-25: Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, front, collects a rebound | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, front, collects a rebound as Boston Celtics center Al Horford defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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