On February 25, 2026, the Denver Nuggets secured a 103-84 victory over the Boston Celtics. Despite a challenging shooting night, Nikola Jokic's 30 points and 12 rebounds proved pivotal. The Nuggets, playing without Jamal Murray due to illness, rebounded from a 1-2 trip post-All-Star break, including a loss to Golden State on Sunday. They maintained their position in the tight Western Conference standings, remaining percentage points behind Houston for third place. Jaylen Brown returned to Boston's lineup after a right knee contusion, scoring 23 points for the Celtics, who finished 3-1 on their Western Conference trip. Colorado native Derrick White scored 18 of his 20 points in the second quarter. Jokic's struggles from the field and behind the arc were offset by his crucial contributions, including an 11-0 run to end the third quarter, giving Denver a 10-point lead. The Nuggets extended their lead to 17 in the fourth quarter, and Denver honored Doug Moe with a tribute video at the first timeout. Moe, a legendary Nuggets coach, passed away on February 17 at 87, leaving a lasting legacy. The Nuggets' next game is at Oklahoma City on Friday night, while the Celtics host Brooklyn on Friday night.
