Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic makes strong statement on Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum after Sunday's contest

The Boston Celtics defeated the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden on Sunday afternoon. Bouncing back from a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston improved its record to 43-18 on the season. Jayson Tatum did not turn in his usual offensive production on Sunday,

The Denver Nuggets (39-21) will look to Nikola Jokic (third in NBA, 29.1 points per game) when they try to knock off Jayson Tatum (fifth in league, 27) and the Boston Celtics (42-18) on Sunday, March 2,

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics NBA game to be played on March 2, 2025 on ESPN.

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets hit the road for Boston and a Sunday East-West crossover matchup with Jayson Tatum and the Celtics.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has entered rare NBA history that only LeBron James and Wilt Chamberlain are in.

After all, the trio of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry are all in the twilight years of their respective careers. At the moment, a couple of players have the accomplishments and the fanbase to fulfill this role in the future and it includes Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, drives toward the basket past Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, front left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 2,

Boston takes on the Denver Nuggets after Jayson Tatum scored 46 points in the Boston Celtics' 123-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What can the Nuggets expect in the playoffs? Opposing defenses will dare non-shooters to shoot, yes, but offenses will target perceived weaknesses on Denver’s defensive end, too.

The Nuggets almost survived to Jokic’s return. They were down 88-84. The last minute without him was a near-death sentence, though. Sam Hauser knocked down a transition drive-and-kick 3-pointer to bring the house down with 8:11 to go, highlighting a 6-0 burst.