What can the Nuggets expect in the playoffs? Opposing defenses will dare non-shooters to shoot, yes, but offenses will target perceived weaknesses on Denver’s defensive end, too.

As the Celtics march towards the playoffs, Jaylen Brown is finding his groove. It’s been a mixed bag for Brown in his 8th NBA season. He’s made strides as a decision maker and passer. He has improved as a post scorer.

The Celtics hunted Jamal Murray on Sunday. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Murray should almost take it as a sign of disrespect

The Nuggets almost survived to Jokic’s return. They were down 88-84. The last minute without him was a near-death sentence, though. Sam Hauser knocked down a transition drive-and-kick 3-pointer to bring the house down with 8:11 to go, highlighting a 6-0 burst.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, in the ...

The Boston Celtics nearly blew a 20-point lead for the second consecutive game. But unlike Friday night when they lost at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Celtics prevailed over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon,

Two days after surrendering big lead to Cavaliers, Boston makes clutch plays in final minutes to hold off Denver.

The Boston Celtics outlasted the Denver Nuggets in a 110-103 win. Boston had a 20-point lead but nearly lost it after a Denver comeback. Jaylen Brown had 22 points.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) shoots at the basket in front of Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Boston.

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 22 points and Derek ... Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter ...