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

The Nuggets were led by Russell Westbrook who finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in the loss. Boston was led by Jayson Tatum who finished with a game-high 29 points. Speaking after the game,

Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points and Kristaps Porzingis added 25 in a 118-106 victory vs. the Nuggets that wrapped up a 3-1 road trip.

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

The reigning champions have a 5-5 record in that stretch after their most recent defeat vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. To be honest, the Celtics looked lifeless throughout the game as they were handed a 105-92 loss on the road.

A tumble out of bounds during the Celtics’ loss to the Thunder left Jayson Tatum “bruised” and “scraped all up.”

Former Milwaukee Bucks star guard Brandon Jennings went all in on Tatum, going so far as to call him "soft." "Is [Jayson Tatum] the softest Boston Celtics superstar ever. … I th

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.