2 Takeaways: Denver Nuggets @ Boston Celtics

BOSTON, MA – MARCH 18: Monte Morris #11 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics on March 18, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Denver Nuggets picked up a 114-105 win to secure a spot in the 2019 playoffs.

The Denver Nuggets fought all game, and it paid off to the tune of a 114-105 victory over the Boston Celtics. The Celtics aren’t a team to take lightly. They have a superstar in point guard Kyrie Irving, young talent in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and a good veteran leader in center Al Horford.

It was a close game throughout, as Denver was up by one point at halftime and the game was tied at the end of the third quarter. However, with the game still tight in the fourth quarter, Denver began to pull away thanks to the help of Nikola Jokic, who finished with 21 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. He also displayed his rim protecting abilities, finishing the game with two blocks, including this emphatic rejection on Irving:

That'll be a no from Nikola.#MileHighBasketball https://t.co/nx9Q8QZLAo
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) March 19, 2019

Let’s take a look at some of the takeaways from this playoff clinching win.