Expert recap and game analysis of the Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game from January 7, 2025 on ESPN.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a 118-106 victory. He finished with 29 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 11/23 from the field. After the game, Tatum was asked about Nuggets star Russell Westbrook (h/t CLNS Media Boston Sports Network).

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness.

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