NBA: Nikola Jokic’s triple-double helps Nuggets end Celtics’ streak

Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the Denver Nuggets won their eighth consecutive home game by beating the Boston Celtics 123-111 on Sunday night. Jokic made 10 of his 13 field goal attempts and was 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. It was his ninth triple-double of the season. Denver shot 57 percent from the field (45-for-79) and improved its home record to 14-3. The three home losses came by a total of six points. The Nuggets also ended a six-game losing streak against the Celtics. Jaylen Brown (30 points) and Jayson Tatum (25) led the Boston offense. The Celtics, who entered the contest with a four-game winning streak, fell to 11-6 on the road. ...Keep on reading: NBA: Nikola Jokic’s triple-double helps Nuggets end Celtics’ streak

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