Jayson Tatum and the Celtics closed a tough road trip with a 118-106 victory over the Nuggets (sans Nikola Jokic) on Tuesday.

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.

Jennings also brought up Tatum, despiting being one of the crucial pieces for Boston's quest to an 18th NBA title, missed out on the Finals MVP award to three-time All-Star Jaylen

Russell Westbrook turned back the clock a bit on Tuesday night against the Celtics, leading the shorthanded Nuggets with 26 points and nine rebounds in their 118-106 defeat. Jayson Tatum got the better of the Nuggets guard with a game-high 29 points in the victory, helping the Celtics earn a 3-1 road trip in Denver.

The Boston Celtics play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena The Boston Celtics are spending $7,371,260 per win while the Denver Nuggets are spending $9,293,212 per win Game Time: 10:00 PM EST

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-92 home win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. The Thunder extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 15 games.