Jokic explodes for 30 points as Nuggets defeat Celtics 103-84.

February 26th - The Denver Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics 103-84. Nikola Jokic contributed a well-rounded stat line of 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists, becoming the biggest contributor to the team's victory. For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown scored 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists, but it wasn't enough to prevent a loss.

In the first quarter, the Celtics relied on Brown's 12 points and three-pointer to give them a slight advantage in the offensive battle. The Nuggets, on the other hand, kept the score close by playing steadily inside. At the end of the first quarter, the Celtics led 24-21 . In the second quarter, the Nuggets allowed their opponents to extend their lead to 8 points. However, the Nuggets quickly tightened their defense and improved their transition efficiency, successfully erasing the deficit and briefly taking the lead. At halftime, the Celtics continued to lead 48-47 .

After switching sides, the Nuggets, led by Jokic, combined inside and outside scoring to quickly take the lead and extend it to double digits. Jokic scored 15 points in the quarter, including three three-pointers, completely dominating his opponent. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets led 77-67 . In the final quarter, the Nuggets started with a 19-0 run , widening their lead to over 20 points. Although the Celtics attempted a comeback, they were unable to close the gap. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Celtics 103-84 .

Celtics player statistics

Brown had 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists; White had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists; Kelta had 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Shaiman had 9 points and 4 rebounds; Hauser had 5 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Gonzalez had 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; Walsh had 4 points and 3 rebounds; Pritchard had 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists; Harper had 3 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists.

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 30 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists; Hardaway 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Strausser 12 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Johnson 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Valanciunas 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Braun 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Jones 6 points, 7 rebounds; Holmes II 5 points, 1 rebound; Brown 4 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists

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