Nikola Jokic got off to a strong start in the game vs the Celtics but quickly dealt with an injury scare, appearing to come down with a limp immediately after the opening tipoff of the game. https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1896265372015395229

The Boston Celtics bounced back from a crushing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers with a hard-fought 110-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Just two days after blowing a huge lead to Cleveland, Boston nearly suffered a similar fate against Denver but held on in the final minutes to secure the win.

On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics hosted Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. They won by a score of 110-103. In addition, the Celtics held Jokic to 20 points. After the win, head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about the three-time MVP (h/t CLNS Media Boston Sports Network).

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic tends to have people note the way he moves up and down the court. And following an ankle tweak after the first jump ball against the Boston Celtics, he had a hilarious response to that moment.

Mar 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the basket defended by Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the first half at TD Garden. After the opening tip, which was won by Boston, it appeared that center Luke Kornet landed on Jokic's foot after the jumpball, and Jokic limped back on defense.