DENVER — As Jamal Murray rested his surgically-repaired knee, another Nugget took up the crucial role of Celtics irritant: Bones Hyland.
Denver’s spirited backup guard didn’t shy away from Boston forward Jaylen Brown when the All-Star confronted him several minutes into the fourth quarter, frustrated that Hyland had knocked him to the ground. Emboldened by their collective effort on both ends of the court, the Nuggets handled their business Sunday night and knocked off the visiting Celtics, 123-111.
The win took a little longer than expected, which was unfortunate because a back-to-back in Minnesota on Monday awaits them.
