NBA Roundup: Denver Nuggets Snap Boston Celtics' Home Win Streak.

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Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray teamed up to score 69 points, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 102-100 victory over the Boston Celtics and putting an end to Boston's undefeated record at home this season.

The NBA champs stopped their rivals' 27-game winning streak, which started last season and continued with a perfect 20-0 record this season.

NBA MVP Jokic had an impressive game with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists.

Murray was the top scorer for the Nuggets, making 35 points on 15 out of 21 shots.

Murray mentioned, "During the season, you have to find ways to stay motivated. Their unbeaten home record really motivated us."

Derrick White contributed 24 points for Boston, but despite holding a 12-point lead, they succumbed to a 99-98 defeat against Denver.

In another match, Devin Booker's outstanding performance, scoring 52 points, propelled the Phoenix Suns to a 123-109 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Los Angeles Lakers' recent success took a hit with a 130-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Cam Thomas led the Nets with 33 points, including four three-pointers. Anthony Davis and LeBron James led the Lakers in scoring with 26 and 24 points, respectively.

Meanwhile, Joel Embiid continued his remarkable form, scoring 36 points as the Philadelphia 76ers cruised past the Orlando Magic with a final score of 124-109. This marked Embiid's 19th consecutive game with 30 or more points.