Nikola Jokic, Boston Celtics and Nuggets

Celtics take down Jokic-less Nuggets 118-106
Their spirit was willing but the depleted Nuggets couldn’t quite hang with the defending NBA champions Celtics Tuesday night at Ball Arena. Playing without center Nikola Jokic, who was scratched before the game with a non-COVID illness,
Nikola Jokic’s Updated Injury Status for Celtics-Nuggets
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
Celtics won’t face Nikola Jokic after three-time MVP ruled out with illness
The Celtics won’t need to worry about facing one of the NBA’s best players Tuesday night in Denver. An hour before tipoff at Ball Arena, three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was ruled out due to illness, leaving a crater in the Nuggets’ lineup.
Nuggets' Nikola Jokic sits out loss to Celtics with illness
Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic was ruled out of Tuesday night's home 118-106 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness
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.
Nikola Jokic out as Boston Celtics hold off Nuggets in Denver, 118-106
The Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night as Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness.
4 takeaways as Celtics beat Nuggets while Nikola Jokic sits
After squandering a 15-point first half lead, the Celtics and Nuggets played a nip and tuck game for most of the second half until Boston took command midway through the fourth quarter. With Jamal Murray on the bench, the Celtics erupted with a 15-0 run, breaking the game open in the final five minutes of the win.
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic out against Celtics due to illness
Nikola Jokic will miss his fourth game of this season due to illness. He did not warm up before the Nuggets hosted the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.
Boston Celtics Star Makes Strong Nikola Jokic Statement
The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics are facing off in an exciting showdown on Tuesday night. In a battle of the last two NBA champions, Denver and Boston will
Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106
Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness
Celtics make move in fourth, tackle Nuggets
Jayson Tatum had 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds and the visiting Boston Celtics beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night.
Celtics survive scare, beat Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets to cap 3-1 road trip
Denver Nuggets are, statistically speaking, the worst NBA team in over a decade when their three-time MVP is not on the floor ...
‘I thought we became a better team:’ Nikola Jokic sat, and the Celtics took no chances in thrashing Nuggets
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points and Kristaps Porzingis added 25 in a 118-106 victory vs. the Nuggets that wrapped ...
Nuggets' Jamal Murray hilariously reveals big Nikola Jokic-DeAndre Jordan difference
Jamal Murray has had to adjust to playing without Nikola Jokic, and life isn't as easy as it is with the MVP on the floor.