
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis hangs from the rim after dunking the ball for a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, looks to pass the ball as Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, front, hangs from the rim after dunking the ball for a basket over Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, gets trapped with the ball by Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown and center Al Horford, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, front, gets trapped with the ball by Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, center, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, left, and forward Dario Saric defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum reacts after dunking the ball for a basket and drawing a foul in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) goes up for a basket as Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) and forward Sam Hauser (30) defend in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, front drives to the basket as Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) and center Luke Kornet (40) defend in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., center, goes up for a shot as Boston Celtics centers Al Horford, left, and Kristaps Porzingis defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, center, drives to the basket past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, and center Al Horford in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)