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.

The Denver Nuggets enter a Sunday matinee game against the Boston Celtics today with an opportunity to go 3-1 on a roadtrip against all playoff teams. That would be a pretty impressive turnaround for the Nuggets after a slow start post All-Star break. All they have to do? Beat the defending champions.

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.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past ...

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic makes strong statement on Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum after Sunday's contest

The Celtics were able to avoid blowing a 20-point lead for the second straight game due to some clutch shot-making.

Boston Celtics (42-18, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston faces the Denver Nuggets after Jayson Tatum ... for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray is averaging ...

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Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets hit the road for Boston and a Sunday East-West crossover matchup with Jayson Tatum and the Celtics.

The Denver Nuggets closed out their road trip by playing their third game in four days that also happened to be an 11AM mountain time tip and against the defending champion Boston