The Denver Nuggets, renewed by the re-acquisition of Chauncey Billups, played toe-to-toe with the NBA Champs. The Celtics have been playing with fire for a while now. It was the 3rd team in a row to really challenge the Green Team. Full Article at Bleacher Report

(Boulder-CO) These Denver Nuggets never cease to amaze me. Full Article at Sports Blogs

BOSTON The Celtics’ hectic schedule finally caught up to them. Playing against Chauncey Billups didn’t help either. Full Article at Worcester Telegram & Gazette

BOSTON The Celtics’ 3-point shots haven’t found the bottom of the net very often, but they have found the bottom the league. Full Article at Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Coach Doc Rivers knew the Celtics were running too hard just trying to catch up. For two straight games, they had allowed their opponents to stretch a lead, but when the Raptors and Hawks went ahead by 16 points, the Celtics scrambled back to win. Full Article at Boston Globe

Ray Allen found a cure for his off-target shooting with an 18-point first quarter against the Denver Nuggets last night. But Allen did not maintain that pace, and the Celtics faded in a 94-85 loss that snapped their six-game winning streak. Full Article at Boston Globe

Exhaustion and scheduling finally caught up with the Celtics. And the Denver Nuggets not only caught the Celtics, they sprinted past them to the finish line in a 94-85 victory last night at TD Banknorth Garden. Full Article at Boston Globe

Paul Pierce added 19 points, while Kevin Garnett ended with 16 points and nine boards for Boston, which hadn't lost since November 1 at Indiana. Full Article at Bradenton Herald

BOSTON—Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups had 18 points each and Kenyon Martin added 16 to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 94-85 on Friday night. Full Article at Boston Globe