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, and Christian Braun scored 24 for Denver, which has lost three of its last five games.

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,

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 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.

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 22 points and Derek White hit a floater ... 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, and Christian Braun scored 24 for ...

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

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,

March 2 - Jaylen Brown had 22 points ... Denver trailed 102-99 following Jamal Murray's layup with 1:15 to play, but the Nuggets failed to get any closer. Boston led 106-99 following a basket by Al Horford with 33.4 seconds remaining.

The Celtics avoided their first three-game losing streak of the season Sunday with a gritty 110-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden.

Jaylen Brown scored 22 points and Derek White ... 14 rebounds and nine assists for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and Christian Braun scored 24 for ...