The two most recent NBA champions are playing well enough to reach the finals, and as we saw Sunday, it would be a compelling matchup.

It was a night to forget for Nikola Jokic. His Denver Nuggets side lost to the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon after being left bloodied by a familiar injury to his arm. The Nuggets nearly

The Denver Nuggets finished the first half against the Boston Celtics down 61-48 ... got 16 points from Christian Braun and 11 points from Nikola Jokic, who could be on his way to another triple ...

Nikola Jokić moves ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the top of the mix in an MVP Ladder filled with changes.

Nikola Jokić is the rare star scorer that might actually prefer to be double-teamed. It's part of what makes the Nuggets star one of the greatest offensive players in NBA history. He doesn't want to score 50 points. He wants to scare you into thinking he might because his legendary passing can take over a game when you send too much help his way.

Gordon has dealt with his fair share of injuries this season, already missing 24 games. The Nuggets are 15-9 when Gordon is sidelined, as he also missed Denver's last matchup with the Celtics. The 29-year-old forward is averaging 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this season, becoming a huge contributor for the Nuggets.

The Boston Celtics have made a habit of setting offensive records over the past several years. Their 122.2 offensive rating a season ago is the best any team has ever posted over a full season. They are on track to break records for both 3-point attempts and 3-pointers made this season.

Boston's victory broke a two-game losing streak in which they lost by 20 to the Detroit Pistons and blew a 22-point lead to the Cavaliers. They improved to 43-18 and maintain a strong hold on the East's No. 2 seed. The Celtics are off until Wednesday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (27-33).

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