Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic looks for a shot as Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, left, and guard Jaylen Brown defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, drives to the basket between Denver Nuggets forwards Aaron Gordon, left, and Michael Porter Jr. in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, front, jokes with Boston Celtics guard Derrick White as they warm up before an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, left, hangs on the rim after dunking the ball for a basket over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday reacts after forward Jayson Tatum missed a 3-point shot that would have tied the score during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, and Boston Celtics guard Derrick White collide while pursuing a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)