Mar 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Joe Mazzulla Makes Honest Nikola Jokic Statement After Nuggets-Celtics Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 3, 2025 12:21 AM ET

On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics hosted Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

They won by a score of 110-103.

In addition, the Celtics held Jokic to 20 points.

After the win, head coach Joe Mazzulla was asked about the three-time MVP (h/t CLNS Media Boston Sports Network).

Reporter: "What was your approach against Jokic? He had almost a triple-double, but that's pretty normal."

Mazzulla: "We didn't talk anything about Jokic in the gameplan. It's not about him. It's about controling all the other stuff that you can control... You don't really talk about him in a gameplan. You talk about all the other stuff that you can control."

Jokic is averaging 28.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 57.8% from the field and 44.3% from the three-point range in 55 games.

That said, the Celtics have won both of their meetings this season, so clearly, Mazzulla's gameplan has been working.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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