Nuggets Edge Out Celtics, Edwards' Defining Block & Curry Faces Injury Scare

On this episode of the Hoop Collective, Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps, and Tim MacMahon dive into key NBA highlights. They discuss the Nuggets' win over the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's impact on the Celtics' playoff chances, the team's defense strategy against Nikola Jokic, and how the Nuggets' bench outperformed the Celtics'. The episode also covers Anthony Edwards' critical block against the Pacers, Karl-Anthony Towns' meniscus surgery, the Bulls' surprising season turnaround, and Steph Curry's ankle injury against the Bulls. 

0:00 Welcome to the Hoop Collective

01:22 The Nuggets beat the Celtics in a thrilling match

11:50 Celtics' Playoff Hopes: The Critical Role of Jayson Tatum

17:58 Breaking Down Celtics' Defense Against Nikola Jokic

27:13 How the Nuggets' Reserves Outshone the Celtics'

38:52 Anthony Edwards Game-Saving Block Against Pacers

46:08 Karl-Anthony Towns to Undergo Surgery for Torn Meniscus

53:06 The Bulls' Unexpected Turnaround

55:02 Steph Curry Suffers Right Ankle Injury Against Bulls

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