Denver Nuggets Edge Boston Celtics 112-108 in Overtime Thriller to Take 2-1 Series Lead

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics 112-108 in overtime on Thursday night at TD Garden, taking a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series. Nikola Jokic delivered another MVP-caliber performance, finishing with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists for his 15th triple-double of the postseason. The Serbian center's crucial basket with 47 seconds remaining in overtime proved to be the game-winner, as Boston's final possession resulted in a missed three-pointer by Jayson Tatum. "Nikola was incredible tonight,\/u201d Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said after the game. "He sees things on the court that most people can't see. His composure in overtime was the difference." Jamal Murray added 28 points for Denver, including five three-pointers, while Aaron Gordon contributed 16 points and 9 rebounds. The Celtics were led by Jayson Tatum's 35 points and 8 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 24 points before fouling out late in the fourth quarter. Boston's Jrue Holiday recorded 18 points and 10 assists in the losing effort. The Nuggets shot 48% from the field and 38% from three-point range, while the Celtics managed just 41% shooting overall. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Boston, with the series returning to Denver for Game 5 if necessary. The victory marks Denver's seventh consecutive playoff road win dating back to last season's championship run.

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