Photos: Denver Nuggets knock down Boston Celtics, 97-90

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Denver Nuggets forward Corey Brewer, right, slips past Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce for a shot in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 97-90 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass works ball inside past Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Boston Celtics guard Courtney Lee, right, drives the lane for a basket past Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, drops the ball in for a basket as Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnet, right, and guard Avery Bradley watch during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Denver Nuggets forwards JaVale McGee, left, and Wilson Chandler get tied up with each other on a rebound, against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, front, runs into Denver Nuggets center Kosta Koufos during the third quarter of the Nuggets' 97-90 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, right, argues a call with referee Mike Callahan in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 97-90 victory over the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Boston Celtics fans hold placards as their team takes the court to face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Denver Nuggets forward Corey Brewer, left, tries to knock ball away from Boston Celtics guard Jason Terry in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 97-90 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers gestures to referees that the Celtics should be awarded three points on a shot against the Denver Nuggets in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 97-90 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley holds his leg during the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 97-90 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Boston Celtics forwards Paul Pierce, left, and Kevin Garnett, right, box out Denver Nuggets forward JaVale McGee for a rebound during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 97-90 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce takes a seat on the bench during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, center, jokes with fans while watching the Denver Nuggets play the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb.19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson, left, is fouled while driving to the basket by Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 97-90 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett reacts after being called for a foul against the Denver Nuggets in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 97-90 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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As time runs out, Boston Celtics forwards Paul Pierce, left, and Kevin Garnett wait to leave the floor in the Denver Nuggets' 97-90 victory over the Celtics in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, left, greets Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers before an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala shows off his ring for being a member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic basketball team, after it was presented by Jim Tooley, executive director of USA Basketball, before the Nuggets played the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)