The Boston Celtics fell 115-109 the Denver Nuggets on the road Thursday night. In a game pegged as a possible Finals preview, Boston lacked the composure needed to dig out a win, although they threatened a comeback in the final moments of the fourth quarter. The loss marks their second consecutive loss, and first losing streak since early November.
The last time these two teams met was back in January, a tight game that saw Boston come up short at TD Garden. Tonight, Denver looked like the better team for most of the contest, especially when they pushed the pace. Boston struggled to contain the aggressive Nuggets, while poor free throw shooting and turnovers kept the Celtics from finding a scoring groove.
Let’s dive in and take a close look at Boston’s 115-109 loss in Denver.