Boston Celtics unravel late as Denver Nuggets’ hot shooting and Jaylen Brown’s struggles fuel a wild finish. Has Brown’s MVP campaign hit a roadblock just as the national spotlight intensifies? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal breaks down the Celtics’ narrow loss, spotlighting Brown’s 33-point outing overshadowed by seven turnovers and crucial fourth-quarter mistakes. With Denver piling up 20 three-pointers and Jamal Murray dishing 17 assists, the Celtics’ depth and clutch play falter against strong bench performances from Zeke Nnaji and Jalen Pickett. Key topics include Derrick White’s off night, Payton Pritchard’s limited impact, and the ongoing battle for Eastern Conference seeding with challenges looming against the Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs. Can the Celtics regroup, or does this stretch threaten to derail their momentum? Don’t miss John Karalis’s sharp analysis on Boston’s next steps.