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It only took one player to completely break the Celtics' master plan

The Boston Celtics did everything they could to get the ball out of Jamal Murray's hands on Wednesday night, and it was ultimately their downfall.

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BOSTON — Nikola Jokic didn’t play at TD Garden on Wednesday night. The Denver Nuggets were without their go-to offensive hub. So, they used a different one.

With the three-time MVP sidelined, the Boston Celtics decided to throw everything at Jamal Murray. Every time he touched the ball, they sent extra pressure.