NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets End Celtics’ Winning Streak

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets End Celtics’ Winning Streak
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at Ball Arena in Denver on Jan. 1, 2023. Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
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Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Denver Nuggets won their eighth consecutive home game by beating the Boston Celtics 123–111 on Sunday night.

Jokic made 10 of his 13 field goal attempts and was 8–for–8 from the free-throw line. It was his ninth triple-double of the season. Denver played without starting guard Jamal Murray (injury management). Bruce Brown replaced Murray in the starting lineup and finished with 21 points.