Numerous Boston Celtics supporters turned up for their match against the Denver Nuggets on March 7, with The Athletic’s Jared Weiss capturing the atmosphere in a video featuring chants of “Let’s go Celtics!” and “Let’s go Nuggets!” via his X account.
Following the game, Nuggets head coach Mike Malone acknowledged the fervor of Celtics fans while also expressing satisfaction with his team’s triumph. He humorously remarked, “The Celtics fans deserve credit for their fervent support, but as we say, they can take that L on the way out, baby,” according to Harrison Wind’s X account.
The Celtics’ extensive legacy has garnered them fans far and wide, evident even in Denver.
By defeating the Celtics, the Nuggets became the only team to best Boston twice in the 2023-24 season, marking the Celtics’ first consecutive losses since early in the season against the 76ers and Timberwolves. This loss brought the Celtics’ record to 48-14.
Nikola Jokic played a pivotal role in the Nuggets’ victory, registering 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. Jaylen Brown, in his postgame remarks reported by Celtics on NBC Sports Boston’s X account, discussed the challenge of defending Jokic, expressing a desire for more opportunities to guard him.
Despite the defeat, Brown felt that the Celtics were competitive throughout the game, expressing confidence that they could have emerged victorious.
Jayson Tatum engaged in a matchup with Nikola Jokic, but during his postgame conference, he emphasized the team’s collective effort over individual accolades. He explained his approach to the game, emphasizing teamwork and respect for his teammates’ contributions, as reported by Celtics on CLNS’ X account.
Despite Tatum’s relatively modest performance, with 15 points on five-for-13 shooting in 38 minutes, the Celtics nearly secured the win, underscoring their reliance on Tatum’s top form to contend with elite teams like the reigning champions.