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

During the Boston Celtics 110-103 win against the Denver Nuggets, the hardwood wasn't the only place fans saw superstar Jayson Tatum.

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,

Speak Co-Host Paul Pierce joins Colin Cowherd to discuss whether Jayson Tatum has what it takes to be the next face of the NBA. The Boston Celtics are coming off a 110-103 win over the Denver Nuggets,

In a battle of NBA MVP candidates, it was Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum who came out on top Sunday afternoon at TD Garden. The Celtics defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-103 on Sunday for their seventh win in the last 10 games.

When it comes to the help they give their team, it's fair to compare star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Or at least that is the position of Celtics teammate Al Horford,

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.

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

Given that Tatum rarely misses games or even shows up on the injury report, this is something Celtics fans will certainly want to keep an eye on. If he is unable to go, the Celtics will likely rely more heavily on Jaylen Brown (assuming he is good to go despite being listed as questionable with an illness).

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past ...