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DENVER Although the Boston Celtics have been the greatest NBA team thus far in 2019, the champions are still unbeatable. Having won two exciting games this year—the first one on January 19 in Boston—the Denver Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics 115-109 on Thursday to take a 1-2 record in the season series. The Celtics (48-14) lost their next game to end a winning streak for just the second time this year.

Boston has shown that they can play against any team in the league and has persevered through some difficult shooting nights by finishing late. However, the Nuggets (43-20), who trail the Minnesota Timberwolves by one game in the Western Conference, still hold the upper hand because of Jokić’s unstoppable play and their physicality.

Jaylen Brown lifted the Celtics, providing them with the only offensive source they could rely on against the well-prepared Nuggets defense with his 41 points. Jokić, on the other hand, was able to get whatever he wanted in the paint, finishing near the basket frequently and recording another triple-double of 32 points without even trying a 3-point shot during the entire game.

In what could be the most likely NBA Finals matchup, Denver has already won both games, demonstrating that Denver’s length on defense and Jokić’s raw muscle can disrupt the Celtics’ routine. Jayson Tatum never found consistency in his ability to create plays or score goals. On Thursday, Boston was unable to generate opportunities for shots, and the Celtics were unable to assist Jokić without being exposed by Gordon.

soaring over the edge. While Brown was on fire, the Nuggets only missed one free throw all night, while the Celtics committed some poor mistakes.

However, this would ultimately be the matchup that many would presumably want to watch. There were numerous tactical flips and twists in just the game on Thursday. Down the stretch, Denver attempted to conceal Jokić on Jrue Holiday in an effort to curb Boston’s pick-and-pop maneuvers with Kristaps Porziņģis. Both teams alternated between drop defense and switching defense. Jokić has been the main difference maker in both of these season’s matches. The Celtics lack the tools to slow him down or a realistic opponent for him.

Coach Michael Malone of Denver commented, “I was proud of the way our guys came out and played tonight, especially considering the loss we suffered to Phoenix on Tuesday.” “I was pleased with the players’ level of attentiveness.were capable of displaying. The boys, in my opinion, handled everything that came with this important game effectively.

Beyond Jokić, the Nuggets had many of heroes. Late in the fourth quarter, Jokić’s alley-oop and Gordon’s putback slam were possibly the two biggest baskets of the game. Gordon finished with 16 points, nine rebounds, and both of these plays. In limiting Celtics standout Tatum to a 5-of-13 shooting effort, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope significantly disrupted Boston’s offense. Peyton Watson was a plus 11 overall and scored 11 big points after coming off the bench in a contest that required his quickness and enthusiasm.

In its pursuit of the top seed in the Western Conference, Denver improves to 43-20 on the year. Since the All-Star break, the Nuggets have gone 7-1, and they appear to be returning to form as