Boston Celtics 84, Denver Nuggets 103
NBA · 2026-02-25 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Boston Celtics 103–84 on 2026-02-25 in NBA play, a 19-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q4 10:19 swung win probability 48% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 24 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 84 |
| Denver Nuggets | 21 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 103 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q4 10:19 swung win probability 48% → 100%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q3 19-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q4 10:19 (win probability 48% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 42.2% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 6:47 | 26% → 56% |
| Denver Nuggets | 15–0 | Q4 10:19 | 48% → 100% |