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Celtics-Nuggets recap: White, Horford come up clutch in bounce-back win

The Celtics snapped their two-game skid with a thrilling victory over the Nuggets at TD Garden.

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What to Know

  • Celtics' 110-103 win snaps their two-game losing skid.
  • Boston led by as many as 20 points in the narrow victory.
  • Derrick White (17 points) made five 3-pointers, including two in the fourth quarter.
  • Al Horford notched 19 points (7-12 FG) and eight rebounds.
  • C's will host the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

The Boston Celtics held on to take down the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden on Sunday, 110-103.

Denver threatened to come back from a 20-point deficit, but clutch plays down the stretch -- particularly from Derrick White -- secured the C's victory. White finished with 17 points on five 3-pointers, including two big shots from deep in the fourth quarter.

With Sunday's win, the Celtics avoided their first three-game losing streak since April 2023. They'll look to start a new winning streak when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Sunday's game:

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