Celtics Defeat Short-Handed Nuggets 118-106 in Denver

Boston capitalized on Nikola Jokic's absence due to illness with strong performances from Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 25 points and 11 rebounds in the victory.
Nikola Jokic, Denver's three-time MVP, missed the game due to illness, marking his fourth absence this season.
Boston outscored Denver 60-46 in the paint and limited their three-point attempts to 35, well below their season average of 50.17.
Russell Westbrook stepped up for the Nuggets with 26 points, but Denver struggled without Jokic and Aaron Gordon, who also remained sidelined with a calf injury.
The Celtics secured the win with a decisive 15-0 run in the fourth quarter, improving their record to 27-10 as they prepare to face Sacramento next.