NBA: Jayson Tatum and the Celtics mount late comeback to snap the Nuggets' winning streak

Denver, Colorado - The Celtics were in town against the Nuggets in a game that seemed like Denver's all the way, until the fourth quarter came around.

Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic had a triple-double against the Celtics on Sunday.
Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic had a triple-double against the Celtics on Sunday.  © IMAGO / Icon SMI

Coming off of a record-setting Friday night in Boston, Jayson Tatum (23) lead the Celtics to a well-earned win in Denver.

The Nuggets, who were riding an eight-game winning streak, had been looking like possible title contenders over the past weeks. They were in control for much of Sunday's game, holding Boston down and leading going into the fourth quarter.

But the Celtics turned it all the way around in the fourth, putting up 31 points and holding the Nuggets to just 8, to steal the big win.

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Tatum had a game-high 28 points, to go along with his 10 rebounds and 2 assists. Jaylen Brown was right behind him with 20 points and 8 rebounds.

For the Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr. led with 20 points and 11 rebounds. And three-time All-Star Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, but it wasn't enough to hold the Celtics off.

The Celtics head out west to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, while the Nuggets visit the Warriors Monday night.

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The Hawks just got past the Hornets, with a 105-101 score.

In Cleveland, the Pelicans continued to ball out behind Zion Williamson's 38 points, beating the Cavs 116-109.

The Bucks dominated the Magic 124-87. And the Knicks stayed strong at home against the Raptors 102-96.

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The Spurs got away with one at the end thanks to DeMar DeRozan's game-winning jumper with 0.5 seconds left as they beat the Mavs 119-117.

Scoring was pretty high in Memphis as the Pacers won against the Grizzlies 132-125.

The T'Wolves hosted the Bulls and sent them packing with a 121-117 loss. There were points aplenty in LA too as the Clippers won against the Pistons 131-124.

And the Heat got a tough win in Portland over the Trail Blazers 107-98.

On Monday, the Lakers hope to stay strong in New York against the Knicks, and the Jazz hope to extend their home winning streak to 25 against the Wizards.

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