Hugo Gonzalez reflected on guarding his Real Madrid idol Luka Doncic during Celtics-Lakers on Sunday as the Celtics' wings continue to dominate defensively.

Brown has played himself into being an MVP candidate with Jayson Tatum sidelined after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last season, averaging a career-high 29.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.9 assists with Boston being one of the biggest surprises in the NBA with a 37-19 record, good for second in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla's response about forward Jayson Tatum was as profound as an abstract art.

Who was on the injury report outside of Jayson Tatum?

Having met for a total of 103 regular-season games, the Boston Celtics hold the edge with 62 wins compared to the Denver Nuggets ’ 41. But surprisingly, it was Denver who had the last laugh with a 114-110 win on January 7, 2026. For the Celtics, it was Jaylen Brown, who was the lone warrior with 33 points.