The Boston Celtics saw the best versions of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. Both scored at a high clip, made quick reads, and manipulated Boston’s defense. Sometimes, star players get hot, and nothing you do can throw them off. When that happens, all you can do is try to make life as difficult as possible and live with the results.
Murray hit 15 of his 21 shots. Jokic hit 14 of his 22. It’s not like they were finding easy lanes and facing a sagging defense. This might sound dismissive, and it’s not intended that way, but it is what it is at that point.