Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic makes strong statement on Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum after Sunday's contest
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,
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets hit the road for Boston and a Sunday East-West crossover matchup with Jayson Tatum and the Celtics.
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 takes on the Denver Nuggets after Jayson Tatum scored 46 points in the Boston Celtics' 123-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Two of the best teams in the NBA face off on Sunday afternoon when the Denver Nuggets take the long trip to Massachusetts to take on the Boston Celtics.
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.
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon