While Horford is still a massive contributor to the Celtics’ winning ways, some of his biggest highlights are behind him, as he made clear on one play on Sunday against the Denv

T he Boston Celtics are gearing up for a showdown with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday but they could be missing a few players. Star forward Jaylen Brown, point guard Jrue Holiday, a

The Celtics could be without three starters on Sunday afternoon as they host the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown is back on the team’s injury report after scoring 37 points in Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers.

The Boston Celtics look to snap a rare losing streak as they take on the Denver Nuggets on March 2. With Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday’s status uncertain, can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown step up against Nikola Jokic and the defending Western Conference champs?

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, left, defends as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drives toward the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2025

Jaylen Brown had 22 points, eight assists and five rebounds to help the Boston Celtics end a two-game losing streak by beating the visiting Denver Nuggets 110-103 Sunday.

As the Celtics march towards the playoffs, Jaylen Brown is finding his groove. It’s been a mixed bag for Brown in his 8th NBA season. He’s made strides as a decision maker and passer. He has improved as a post scorer.

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.

The Boston Celtics got back in the win column Sunday afternoon, defeating the visiting Denver Nuggets 110-103. In doing so, Boston avoided dropping a third straight regular season game, something the Celtics haven't done since March of 2023.