Celtics, Nikola Jokic and Nuggets

Celtics survive scare, beat Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets to cap 3-1 road trip
The Celtics withstood a valiant upset bid by the Nuggets without Nikola Jokic to close out their road trip with a 118-106 win in Denver.
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.
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic out against Celtics due to illness
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will not play against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, the team announced. Jokic is dealing with a non-COVID illness and did not warm up on the main floor at Ball Arena before the game,
Nikola Jokic’s Updated Injury Status for Celtics-Nuggets
Coming off a thrilling victory over the San Antonio Spurs in overtime on Saturday, Denver was again led by superstar center Nikola Jokic. In the win over San Antonio, Jokic finished with 46 points, 10 assists,
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.
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: Won't play Tuesday
Won't play Tuesday
Nuggets injury report: Nikola Jokic downgraded for Celtics game
DENVER — While the Celtics and Nuggets were expected to be a marquee matchup, Denver got a big blow on the injury report. Nikola Jokic was a late add due to an illness, and he’s now been downgraded from questionable to out for the 10 p.m. Tuesday game at Ball Arena.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic sidelined for game against Celtics due to illness
Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night because of an illness.
Jayson Tatum's Russell Westbrook Statement After Celtics-Nuggets
The Nuggets were led by Russell Westbrook who finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in the loss. Boston was led by Jayson Tatum who finished with a game-high 29 points. Speaking after the game,
Celtics star explains Russell Westbrook trash talk after Nuggets win
Russell Westbrook turned back the clock a bit on Tuesday night against the Celtics, leading the shorthanded Nuggets with 26 points and nine rebounds in their 118-106 defeat. Jayson Tatum got the better of the Nuggets guard with a game-high 29 points in the victory,
Russell Westbrook’s Nikola Jokic Statement After Nuggets Practice Goes Viral
The Denver Nuggets captured a 2023 NBA Finals victory 4-1 over the Miami Heat, as all-time great big Nikola Jokic captured ...
Clippers vs. Nuggets Odds, predictions, expert picks, recent stats, trends and Best bets for January 8
Los Angeles has lost three of their last four. Monday night they lost a squeaker in Minnesota 108-106. Norman Powell led the ...
Nikola Jokic’s Brother Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge Stemming from Fight with Fan at NBA Playoff Game
The misdemeanor charge stems from a viral April 2024 incident involving Strahinja Jokic and another fan at an NBA playoff ...
Celtics News: Denver Makes Final Decision on Nikola Jokic vs Boston
The Denver Nuggets have made a final determination on their sick MVP. Sources inform Bennett Durando of The Denver Post that ...
NBA MVP odds: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerges as favorite ahead of Nikola Jokic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a minus-odds favorite to win NBA MVP despite Nikola Jokić's outstanding numbers so far this season ...
Jokic and Nuggets beat the Spurs 122-111 in overtime to spoil Wembanyama’s 21st birthday
Nikola Jokic had 46 points and 10 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Victor Wembanyama’s 21st birthday on Saturday, ...
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic sends a strong message to the NBA about Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic delivered high praise for Victor Wembanyama’s brilliance following a narrow 113-110 loss to ...
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 ...