The Boston Celtics' five-game winning streak came to an abrupt end at the hands of a shorthanded Denver Nuggets team. Jaylen Brown scored 33 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Celtics' struggles.
One thing is clear: the Nuggets are impressive. They've been on a tear lately, and their latest win over the Celtics was no exception. The team's defense was sound, and their shooting from beyond the arc was uncanny. Peyton Watson's 6-for-7 performance was a highlight of the game, and it showcased his potential as a key player for the Nuggets.
The Celtics, on the other hand, struggled to contain Murray. He picked them apart with ease, doling out 17 assists and scoring 22 points. The team's defense was also put to the test, particularly in the fourth quarter when they gave up a crucial 14-0 run.
Brown's performance was disappointing, to say the least. He scored 33 points but turned it over seven times and missed several shots around the rim. His seven turnovers were a major factor in the Celtics' struggles down the stretch.
Despite Brown's struggles, Simons had another strong game, hitting three 3-pointers and scoring some tough layups over defenders. He remains a valuable asset for the Celtics, but his role will be crucial in determining how much he plays off the bench.
Queta also had a big game, pulling down 20 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. His play was impressive, especially considering he only played 24 minutes.
The Celtics will need to bounce back quickly from this loss, as their schedule heats up in January. They have games against the Raptors, Spurs, and Pacers on tap before heading to Indiana.
One thing is clear: the Nuggets are no joke. They've been outscored by 6.5 points per 100 possessions without Nikola Jokic but have outscored teams by 12.2 points per 100 possessions when he plays. It's a sign of just how impressive they're being this season.
The Celtics, meanwhile, will need to find a way to contain Murray and Brown if they want to come out on top against the Nuggets again. It won't be easy, but that's what makes it so compelling.
One thing is clear: the Nuggets are impressive. They've been on a tear lately, and their latest win over the Celtics was no exception. The team's defense was sound, and their shooting from beyond the arc was uncanny. Peyton Watson's 6-for-7 performance was a highlight of the game, and it showcased his potential as a key player for the Nuggets.
The Celtics, on the other hand, struggled to contain Murray. He picked them apart with ease, doling out 17 assists and scoring 22 points. The team's defense was also put to the test, particularly in the fourth quarter when they gave up a crucial 14-0 run.
Brown's performance was disappointing, to say the least. He scored 33 points but turned it over seven times and missed several shots around the rim. His seven turnovers were a major factor in the Celtics' struggles down the stretch.
Despite Brown's struggles, Simons had another strong game, hitting three 3-pointers and scoring some tough layups over defenders. He remains a valuable asset for the Celtics, but his role will be crucial in determining how much he plays off the bench.
Queta also had a big game, pulling down 20 rebounds, 10 of which were offensive. His play was impressive, especially considering he only played 24 minutes.
The Celtics will need to bounce back quickly from this loss, as their schedule heats up in January. They have games against the Raptors, Spurs, and Pacers on tap before heading to Indiana.
One thing is clear: the Nuggets are no joke. They've been outscored by 6.5 points per 100 possessions without Nikola Jokic but have outscored teams by 12.2 points per 100 possessions when he plays. It's a sign of just how impressive they're being this season.
The Celtics, meanwhile, will need to find a way to contain Murray and Brown if they want to come out on top against the Nuggets again. It won't be easy, but that's what makes it so compelling.
! I mean, without Nikola Jokic, they're still outscoring teams by 12 points per 100 possessions? That's insane! And Peyton Watson's performance was incredible 
. He's definitely a key player for the team now. On the other hand, Jaylen Brown had a rough game... like, 7 turnovers is not good 
. The Celtics need to figure out how to contain Murray and Brown if they want to beat the Nuggets again. It's gonna be an interesting matchup! 
they're like the dark horse of the league nobody saw this coming but peyton watson is straight fire 
gotta hand it to them, they shut down the celtics defense and got that w 
he's got skills for days. and denver's defense is on point, they're like a well-oiled machine 
jaylen brown had a solid game but those 7 turnovers were a major bummer 
simons is still the man tho 
and queta's rebounding is giving me all the feels 
let's do this! 
. Jaylen Brown's performance was def a letdown, though - 33 points isn't enough when you're turning over the ball that much 
. The Nuggets are on fire this season and I'm here for it 
, gotta give those Celtics a hard time if they wanna take him down.
and it's gonna be tough for anyone to stop them this season. And I'm curious to see how the Celtics bounce back from this loss - gotta make some adjustments ASAP 
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. But for real though, it's gonna be a tough road ahead for the Celtics if they want to take them down again. They need to figure out how to contain Murray and Brown, 'cause right now, the Nuggets are just on another level 
. The Celtics are gonna have to step up their game if they wanna take down the Nuggets again. But you know what? I'm still convinced it's all part of some bigger plan 
. Maybe the Nuggets are just a distraction while something else goes down in the background... we'll see 
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I'm still trying to process how good the Nuggets are right now! 
and Murray just straight up destroyed the Celtics' defense 
but the celtics need to step up their A-game if they wanna take down these Nuggets 
he's got that sweet stroke from beyond the arc and his teammates are feeding him all the good passes. but what's really impressing me is how they're performing without jokic 
they're still outscoring teams like crazy, so there's gotta be something special going on behind the scenes.
. Like seriously, how can you expect to beat a team with guys like Murray and Watson on their side? The Celtics' defense is trash, I mean I've seen high school teams put up more effort than that. And Jaylen Brown's all over the place when it comes to his ball handling - 7 turnovers? That's just embarrassing 
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Deny Nuggets are for real tho 
Queta's a beast on the boards though 
24 mins of dominance 