Kristaps Porzingis scored 15 points in the first quarter as he looked more like the difference-maker he was throughout last season.

Boston's center, who has been slowed by injuries this year, struggled with his fellow starters Sunday in a loss at Oklahoma City.

The Celtics acknowledged the talent of the Thunder after the game, praising how they played. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis didn't shy away from the challenge of playing a team

The Boston Celtics defeated the Denver Nuggets 118-106 on the road thanks to a strong fourth quarter from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

After a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Celtics wrapped up their west coast road trip with a visit to the mile high city to face off against the Denver Nuggets. With Nikola Jokic ruled out for this game the Celtics were able to take care of business and defeated the Nuggets 118-106.

On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Boston Celtics in Colorado. Playing without Nikola Jokic, they lost by a score of 118-106. Russell Westbrook f

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DENVER — Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Tuesday night because of an illness. The Nuggets center went from probable to questionable to out over the course of the day. He was seen leaving the arena a little more than an hour before tipoff.

The Denver Nuggets are set to face off against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in a pivotal game for the Nuggets, as they'll have a chance to prove themselv

The Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night as Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness.