The Nuggets were the only team in the NBA to sweep the season series against the eventual champion Celtics in 2023-24. Since then, Boston’s 3-point dependence has grown even more extreme.
Mazzulla says the pressure on the Celtics is coming from comparisons to Cavs and Thunder: "Oh, you're not as good because you're not them."
Michael Malone and the Nuggets are well aware of the Celtics' offensive game plan. Here's how they plan to combat it Tuesday night.
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Porzingis brings game-changing dynamic to Celtics' win over NuggetsKristaps Porzingis played a key role in helping the Celtics beat the Nuggets despite abnormally low production from 3-point range.
The 20-14 Denver Nuggets could be without their best player, three-time MVP center Nikola Jokic, against the reigning champion Boston Celtics (26-10) during the
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Raptors upset Celtics, Rockets rout NuggetsR.J. Barrett scored 22 points as the lowly Toronto Raptors turned the tables on the Boston Celtics with a dominant 110-97 victory over the reigning NBA champions on Wednesday. The Raptors defense meanwhile kept Boston star Jayson Tatum quiet,
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